mèo
[mɛw˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con mèo nhà tôi rất quấn người.My cat is very affectionate.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Cat — as a pet name: a cute (usually) girlfriend.
Literally: Cat.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Romantic pet name.
Register: informalConnotation: cute
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Owner-contributed endearment collection (July 2026); curated editorially.
Common questions
What does “mèo” mean?
(noun) cat
Is “mèo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.