nòng nọc
[nawŋ͡m˨˩ nawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a tadpole (toad or frog larva)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lũ nòng nọc bơi đầy trong mương.The ditch is full of tadpoles.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nòng nọc” mean?
(noun) a tadpole (toad or frog larva)
Is “nòng nọc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.