ngốt
[ŋot̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) oppressively hot and steamy; sweltering
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Phòng đông người ngốt lên được.The room grew oppressively hot because of the crowd.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) close and stuffy; stifling
Examples
trong phòng ngốt quáit is so stuffy in the room
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to covet; to thirst for; to crave; to hunger for
Examples
ngốt củathirsty for riches
ngốt của lấy vợ già hơn mìnhto marry a girl older than oneself because one covets her wealth
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngốt” mean?
(adjective) oppressively hot and steamy; sweltering
Is “ngốt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.