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keo như kẹo kéo

[kɛw˧˧ ɲɨ˧˧ kɛw˧˨ʔ kɛw˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) very stingy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất keo kiệt

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AdjectiveRegister: informal

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

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Common questions

What does “keo như kẹo kéo” mean?

(adjective) very stingy

Is “keo như kẹo kéo” formal or informal?

keo như kẹo kéo is generally informal.

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