nhõng nhẽo
[ɲawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲɛw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) whiny; crybabyish
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to whine and pester
Examples
Nếu là hình-thức tập-sự, thời các con em được coi như nô-tì và nhất là dùng làm cô đầu rượu để nhõng nhẽo với quan viên.When it came to training, the girls of the time were seen as womanservants, especially being used as courtesans to pander to officials.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhõng nhẽo” mean?
(adjective) whiny; crybabyish
Is “nhõng nhẽo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.