lúng búng
[lʊwŋ͡m˧˦ ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) to have one's mouth full
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to speak in a muffled way as if with a full mouth
Examples
Ông lúng búng, phẩy tay, gạt đi, "Cái thằng… Chỉ giỏi bậy bạ…".He muttered indistinctly and waved it away: "That brat… Only good for nonsense…"
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lúng búng” mean?
(adjective) to have one's mouth full
Is “lúng búng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.