nghịch ngợm
[ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ ŋəːm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) playful; mischievous.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng bé rất thông minh nhưng hay nghịch ngợm.The boy is very intelligent but very mischievous.
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 “nghịch ngợm” mean?
(adjective) playful; mischievous.
Is “nghịch ngợm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.