keo
[kɛw˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) glue
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
dính như keoas sticky as glue
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) acacia
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) cheap; stingy
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) round (in a fight)
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Thua keo này bày keo khác.If you lose this round, you fight another round.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “keo” mean?
(noun) glue
Is “keo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.