lẽo đẽo

[lɛw˦ˀ˥ ʔɗɛw˦ˀ˥]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adverb) follow closely

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

Examples

Nó lẽo đẽo đi theo tôiHe follows me.

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

(verb) to follow (another's route)

Common questions

What does “lẽo đẽo” mean?

(adverb) follow closely

Is “lẽo đẽo” formal or informal?

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