lươn lẹo
[lɨən˧˧ lɛw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) shifty; slippery; devious; dishonest in a cunning or evasive way
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hắn ta là kẻ lươn lẹo, không thể tin tưởng được.He is a shifty person; he cannot be trusted.
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 “lươn lẹo” mean?
(adjective) shifty; slippery; devious; dishonest in a cunning or evasive way
Is “lươn lẹo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.