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.