lem luốc

[lɛm˧˧ luək̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) smudged, smeared, grimy, grubby

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “lem luốc” mean?

(adjective) smudged, smeared, grimy, grubby

Is “lem luốc” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.