luống cuống

[luəŋ˧˦ kuəŋ˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adverb) clumsy due to loss of cool or self-control

Adverb

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

Examples

[…] y trong lòng đã sợ sệt, chân tay càng luống cuống.[…] due to his fear, the movement of his limbs went even more out of his control.

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 “luống cuống” mean?

(adverb) clumsy due to loss of cool or self-control

Is “luống cuống” formal or informal?

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