ngốc nghếch
[ŋəwk͡p̚˧˦ ŋəjk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) foolish; stupid
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi không trả lời các câu hỏi ngốc nghếch.I don't answer stupid questions.
Tatoeba sentence #3470032 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngốc nghếch” mean?
(adjective) foolish; stupid
Is “ngốc nghếch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.