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.