vẩn vơ
[vən˧˩ vəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) aimlessly
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi vào lớp, ngồi xuống chỗ ngồi của mình, không biết phải làm gì nên suy nghĩ vẩn vơ.I entered class, sat down in my seat, and didn't know what to do so my thoughts started to wander.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) undefined; vague; faint; as if in a dream; lounging; loafing around
Common questions
What does “vẩn vơ” mean?
(adverb) aimlessly
Is “vẩn vơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.