vietnam
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A place that is very dangerous, especially if afflicted by violence.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Welcome back to Vietnam, California.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A situation in which one cannot win.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vietnam” mean?
A place that is very dangerous, especially if afflicted by violence.
Is “vietnam” formal or informal?
vietnam is generally slang.