lắp bắp
[lap̚˧˦ ʔɓap̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to stammer, to stutter
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó lắp bắp mấy chữ rồi im bật luôn.He stuttered a few words then nothing at all.
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 “lắp bắp” mean?
(verb) to stammer, to stutter
Is “lắp bắp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.