Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

láo

[laːw˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to lie, deceive

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói dối, lừa đảo

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) not compliant with one's superior or people older than them; insolent

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không vâng lời người trên hoặc lớn tuổi; bất敬

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) mendacious

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói dối

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What does “láo” mean?

(verb) to lie, deceive

Is “láo” formal or informal?

láo is generally informal.

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