Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ngắc ngứ

[ŋak̚˧˦ ŋɨ˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to stumble over one's words, speak haltingly

Verb

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

Examples

- Khi… - Vạn ngắc ngứ một lúc, chợt trở nên mạnh mẽ - Khi nào anh em mình học hành thành tài."When—" Vạn paused a while, after which he suddenly became more resolute: "When we have studied to become talented people. […]"

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 “ngắc ngứ” mean?

(verb) to stumble over one's words, speak haltingly

Is “ngắc ngứ” formal or informal?

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

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