Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

uể oải

[ʔwe˧˩ ʔwaːj˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) tired, languid, lethargic

Adjective

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

Examples

Rụt rè nó bốc một nắm bỏ vào miệng, uể oải nhai như bò nhai trấu.Timidly she took a handful, put it in her mouth, and languidly chewed like a cow on chaff.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “uể oải” mean?

(adjective) tired, languid, lethargic

Is “uể oải” formal or informal?

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

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