lơ láo
[ləː˧˧ laːw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) disoriented, lost
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lâu lắm, bà mới lơ láo ngó lên, đôi mắt ráo khô "tôi đi giặt bộ đồ".After a long while, she finally glanced up distractedly, her eyes dry. "I'm going to do the laundry."
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “lơ láo” mean?
(adjective) disoriented, lost
Is “lơ láo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.