lòng thòng
[lawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰawŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) dangling in a disordered or tangled way
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hàng cột điện nghiêng ngả vì cõng các bó dây lòng thòng thõng xuống đường Minh Khai (Hà Nội).Many utility poles are leaning because they are burdened with bundles of tangled cables hanging down over Minh Khai street (Hanoi).
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 “lòng thòng” mean?
(adjective) dangling in a disordered or tangled way
Is “lòng thòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.