loang lổ
[lwaːŋ˧˧ lo˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) spreading out unevenly; blotchy; spotted
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
With juice of cursed hebenon in a vial,
And in the porches of my ears did pour
[...]
And a most instant tetter bark'd about,
Most lazar-like, with vile and loathsome crust,
All my smooth body.act I, scene V
Cơn mưa làm cho tấm bảng quảng cáo hình nhân nhạt nhoà, loang lổ [...]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “loang lổ” mean?
(adjective) spreading out unevenly; blotchy; spotted
Is “loang lổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.