Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ranh

[zajŋ̟˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) bratty

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quấy phá

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⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Thằng ranh này!You little shit!

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) border

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

biên giới

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Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

What does “ranh” mean?

(adjective) bratty

Is “ranh” formal or informal?

ranh is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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