vô lại
[vo˧˧ laːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) rude, bad, or ill-mannered
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tống ngay tên vô lại ấy vào tù xem nó có chừa cho không.Just put that scum in jail and see if he likes it.
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
(verb) to come back; to return
Examples
Bảo hắn vô lại đây tôi còn cất nhắcTell the guy to return, and I'll consider to give him a promotion.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vô lại” mean?
(adjective) rude, bad, or ill-mannered
Is “vô lại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.