sừng sỏ
[sɨŋ˨˩ sɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) extremely tough; battle-hardened
AdjectiveConnotation: 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.
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 “sừng sỏ” mean?
(adjective) extremely tough; battle-hardened
Is “sừng sỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.