xưng xưng
[sɨŋ˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to speak stubbornly of something as if it were the truth but in fact known to be untrue
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xưng xưng” mean?
(verb) to speak stubbornly of something as if it were the truth but in fact known to be untrue
Is “xưng xưng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.