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ngựa bà

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Meaning · English

(noun) an improper, indecent woman

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một người phụ nữ không đứng đắn, khiếm tốn

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Noun⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Tôi phải xé xác con ngựa bà đó mới được.I must tear that vixen apart.

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Common questions

What does “ngựa bà” mean?

(noun) an improper, indecent woman

Is “ngựa bà” formal or informal?

ngựa bà is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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