lặc lìa
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Dangling by a thread — barely still attached and about to come off.
Register: informal
Where it’s used: Southern Vietnam
Sources & notes
Documented in 2saigon.vn "260 từ ngữ thông dụng của dân Sài Gòn và người miền Nam" (retrieved 2026-08-01); pending editorial confirmation.
Common questions
What does “lặc lìa” mean?
Dangling by a thread — barely still attached and about to come off.
Is “lặc lìa” formal or informal?
lặc lìa is generally informal.