kẹo đồng

[kɛw˧˨ʔ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) a bullet

NounRegister: informal

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

Examples

Mày muốn bị quẳng xuống sông hay ăn kẹo đồng ?Ya wanna swim with the fishes or eat some lead?

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “kẹo đồng” mean?

(noun) a bullet

Is “kẹo đồng” formal or informal?

kẹo đồng is generally informal.