ngố tàu

[ŋo˧˦ taw˨˩]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) seemingly airheaded

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) unstylish; shabby and silly-looking

Register: informal

Examples

Đi ăn tiệc mà mặc đồ gì ngố tàu vậy.Man you shouldn't had dressed like some Chinese bumpkin at a party.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “ngố tàu” mean?

(adjective) seemingly airheaded

Is “ngố tàu” formal or informal?

ngố tàu is generally informal.