ngẩn ngơ
[ŋən˧˩ ŋəː˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) lost in thought, dreamy, spellbound
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) clueless, silly, naive
Register: informal
Examples
Đồ ngẩn ngơ!What a silly goose!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngẩn ngơ” mean?
(adjective) lost in thought, dreamy, spellbound
Is “ngẩn ngơ” formal or informal?
ngẩn ngơ is generally informal.