ngược ngạo
[ŋɨək̚˧˨ʔ ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) insolent, disregarding rules and morals
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tội nghiệp ai? / Thì Thi chớ ai, ở đời ngược ngạo vậy đó.Poor who? / Well, Thi, who else? That is just how cruel life can be.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngược ngạo” mean?
(adjective) insolent, disregarding rules and morals
Is “ngược ngạo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.