uổng
[ʔuəŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be in vain; to be wasted (in a pitiful manner)
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Uổng quá à, hổng thấy được khúc chuột đánh rắn tơi tả.
What a pity! I couldn't see Mouse beat Snake up.
Quoted attestation: 2011, Dưới bóng cây [In the Shade of Trees], link (6:10)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “uổng” mean?
(verb) to be in vain; to be wasted (in a pitiful manner)
Is “uổng” formal or informal?
uổng is generally informal.