vung
[vʊwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) lid, cover
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
đậy vung nồi lạito put the lid back on the pot
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 brandish, flourish (to make bold, sweeping movements with)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise up (something) with one's hands and toss it at the ground
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to squander
Common questions
What does “vung” mean?
(noun) lid, cover
Is “vung” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.