lố

[lo˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) odd (to the extent of being ridiculous); strange

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) excessive, more than needed

Examples

Sáng nay chạy thi lố hết 200 mét.Blasted past 200 meters with the running contest this morning.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) dozen

Where it’s used: Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”

Common questions

What does “lố” mean?

(adjective) odd (to the extent of being ridiculous); strange

Is “lố” formal or informal?

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