vêu
[vew˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) unhealthily slim and thin
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mặt mũi (anh) vêu vao như đói cả tháng.His face looks thin as if he has starved for a whole month.
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) swelling (of mouth or lips)
Examples
Mày ăn nói cẩn thận, không tao tát cho vêu mồm.You shall choose your words wisely, or else I will smash you (so hard that you have) a swelling mouth
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vêu” mean?
(adjective) unhealthily slim and thin
Is “vêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.