neo
[nɛw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thả neoto drop anchor
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 ↗
Sense 2
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) few
Examples
- Tôi nói là nói người khác kia! Chứ ông... nhà neo, lắm việc, tôi có trách gì ông đâu... Kìa các ông ấy đã ra cả kìa!"It's other people that I talked about! As for you, your family is small and you're always busy, how could I put any blame on you... Oh look, they have come!"
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “neo” mean?
(noun) anchor
Is “neo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.