lạch bạch
[lajk̟̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to plod, to waggle
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lạch bạch như vịt bầuto waggle like a bầu duck
Con vịt không chạy lại cái mẻ mà lạch bạch đi tới chỗ bộ ván ngựa sần sùi nó chui xuống gầm.The duck did not run back to the furnace but plodded over to the rough wooden bed and crawled underneath it.
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 “lạch bạch” mean?
(verb) to plod, to waggle
Is “lạch bạch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.