ọp ẹp
[ʔɔp̚˧˨ʔ ʔɛp̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) broken-down, tottering, cranky
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cái nhà của Tưởng đã ọp ẹp, sắp sụp đổ, Mỹ khuân đại bác sang làm cột, mỹ kim làm nền tảng cũng không sao chỗng đỡ cho nó đứng vững lại được nữa.Chiang [Kai-shek]'s house is tottering and about to collapse, the Americans bring there big guns to serve as pillars, dollars to serve as foundation, but are still unable to make it standing straight up again.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ọp ẹp” mean?
(adjective) broken-down, tottering, cranky
Is “ọp ẹp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.