Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

sừng sỏ

[sɨŋ˨˩ sɔ˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) extremely tough; battle-hardened

Adjective⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

Examples

Khu này thì băng đó sừng sỏ nhất rồi.That gang is the most troublesome in the area.

Trận tiếp theo, đội bóng sẽ phải đối mặt với đối thủ sừng sỏ đến từ Tây Ban Nha.Next game, the team will have to face an extremely tough opponent from Spain.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “sừng sỏ” mean?

(adjective) extremely tough; battle-hardened

Is “sừng sỏ” formal or informal?

sừng sỏ is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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