rề rà
[ze˨˩ zaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) tarrying, wasting more time than necessary
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chị cố bán thật rề rà để nhìn anh lâu nữa,[…]She deliberately did the sale slowly to be able to look at him for longer, […]
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 “rề rà” mean?
(adjective) tarrying, wasting more time than necessary
Is “rề rà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.