lăm le
[lam˧˧ lɛ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) ready to; geared up to do something when the chances come
AdverbConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
lăm le định đánh người cướp củato readily plan to beat someone and rob them of anything.
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 “lăm le” mean?
(adverb) ready to; geared up to do something when the chances come
Is “lăm le” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.