ngạo nghễ
[ŋaːw˧˨ʔ ŋe˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) arrogant
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đà Lôi một mình đánh thắng đám trẻ con đang rất đắc ý, đứng giữa vòng vây đưa mắt ngạo nghễ, cũng không nghĩ cách xông ra, nào ngờ đại họa đã tới trước mắt.Tolui on his own had beaten all the children and was feeling very pleased with himself; he stood in the middle of the encirclement with arrogant gaze and did not seek to charge, but suddenly disaster struck.
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 “ngạo nghễ” mean?
(adjective) arrogant
Is “ngạo nghễ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.