Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

trợn trạo

[t͡ɕəːn˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːw˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to give a stern and angry look

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

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) arrogant, considering others to be very much beneath oneself

Examples

Hiện ca Tình anh bán chiếu mà nước mắt ròng ròng. Hiện lấy mu bàn tay quệt nước mắt, trợn trạo biểu:" Rượu xứ này cay dễ sợ".Hiện sung The Mat-Seller's Love, tears pouring down. He wiped away the tears with the back of his hand and said arrogantly, "The wine around here is damn harsh."

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “trợn trạo” mean?

(verb) to give a stern and angry look

Is “trợn trạo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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