Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

kiêu ngoa

[kiəw˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) deceitful

AdjectiveRegister: formal

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

媄𤴪吏性強溪乞㛪象添窒墨澆訛The stepmother grew ever more harsh, And Tượng became extremely deceitful.

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Common questions

What does “kiêu ngoa” mean?

(adjective) deceitful

Is “kiêu ngoa” formal or informal?

kiêu ngoa is generally formal.

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