Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lơ láo

[ləː˧˧ laːw˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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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.

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