lếu láo
[lew˧˦ laːw˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) insolent
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không ai dạy bảo nên nó có lếu láo thì cũng không lạ.No wonder he's become quite insubordinate - no one gives the boy a hand to remind him of common courtesy.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) offhandedly; willy-nilly
Register: informal
Examples
Anh mà làm ăn lếu láo tôi khấu vào lương.You would have nothing but your salary cut down if you're just willy-nilly doing your job like that.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lếu láo” mean?
(adjective) insolent
Is “lếu láo” formal or informal?
lếu láo is generally informal.