ờ
[ʔəː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(particle) yeah
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mày biết làm à?
Ờ.You know how to do it?
Uh-huh.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(particle) nope
Register: informal
Examples
Mày không biết làm à?
Ờ.You don't know how to do it?
Nope.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) uh; er
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ờ” mean?
(particle) yeah
Is “ờ” formal or informal?
ờ is generally informal.