lọng cọng
[lawŋ͡m˧˨ʔ kawŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) awkward, fumbling
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sau nữa nó cứ để ống quần bết nước, lọng cọng đứng ngoài cửa, hai gò má rựng lên, gọi "Ăn khoai nè".After that again, she would let the legs of her trousers get soiled, awkwardly stand outside with flushed cheeks, and call out, "Potatoes for you to eat."
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 “lọng cọng” mean?
(adjective) awkward, fumbling
Is “lọng cọng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.