lằng nhằng
[laŋ˨˩ ɲaŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) messy; complex
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lời giải cho bài toán này lằng nhằng quá.The solution for this math problem is really messy.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) stubborn; obstinate (in an annoying manner)
Examples
Tôi bảo năm mươi ngàn là năm mươi ngàn. Sao cậu cứ lằng nhằng thế nhỉ?I said fifty dongs are fifty dongs. Why are you so stubborn?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lằng nhằng” mean?
(adjective) messy; complex
Is “lằng nhằng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.