ngầu
[ŋəw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) very unclear
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nước đục ngầuvery unclear/muddy/dirty water
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) bloodshot
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) seemingly delinquent, thuggish, prone to fighting or causing trouble
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ngầu” mean?
(adjective) very unclear
Is “ngầu” formal or informal?
ngầu is generally informal.