kềnh

[kəjŋ̟˨˩]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) huge; gigantic

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) huge, compared to similar animals

Register: informal

Examples

tôm kềnhlarge prawn

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to lie flat; to sprawl

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “kềnh” mean?

(adjective) huge; gigantic

Is “kềnh” formal or informal?

kềnh is generally informal.