ngốc
[ŋəwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) foolish; doltish
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
坤独空朋呆弹One smart person cannot match a foolish crowd.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) dummy; dumb-dumb
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Chàng ngốcThe Idiot (a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngốc” mean?
(adjective) foolish; doltish
Is “ngốc” formal or informal?
ngốc is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.