lẹt đẹt

[lɛt̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗɛt̚˧˨ʔ]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) popping

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

Examples

tiếng pháo nổ lẹt đẹtthe popping sound of crackers

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) short of something desirable

Examples

Không chịu lo học, thảo nào điểm cứ lẹt đẹt raI wasn't taken aback by your bad score at school, since you have no academic interest.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “lẹt đẹt” mean?

(adjective) popping

Is “lẹt đẹt” formal or informal?

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