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lừ đừ

[lɨ˨˩ ʔɗɨ˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) slow and unanimated

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chậm chạp và thiếu sức sống

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Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

nước chảy lừ đừwater flow in slow movement

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Common questions

What does “lừ đừ” mean?

(adjective) slow and unanimated

Is “lừ đừ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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