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ngẩn ngơ

[ŋən˧˩ ŋəː˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) lost in thought, dreamy, spellbound

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

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Meaning · English

(adjective) clueless, silly, naive

Đồ ngẩn ngơ!What a silly goose!

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What does “ngẩn ngơ” mean?

(adjective) lost in thought, dreamy, spellbound

Is “ngẩn ngơ” formal or informal?

ngẩn ngơ is generally informal.

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