lép
[lɛp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) not well-filled; empty; hollow; flat; deflated
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngực lépa flat chest
sầu riêng hạt lépflat-seed durian
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) second-rate, of inferior station
Examples
chịu lépsatisfied with being second-class
Sáu người biết y vốn tâm cao khí ngạo, không hề chịu lép.The six of them knew him to be proud and arrogant of character, and that he never gave up until he was recognized as the best.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lép” mean?
(adjective) not well-filled; empty; hollow; flat; deflated
Is “lép” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.