ngầu

Vietnamese

Etymology

Pronunciation

Adjective

ngầu

  1. (chiefly in compounds, of liquid) very unclear
    Synonym: đục ngầu
    nước đục ngầuvery unclear/muddy/dirty water
  2. (of eyes) bloodshot
  3. (slang, disapproving) seemingly delinquent, thuggish, prone to fighting or causing trouble (clarification of this definition is needed)
  4. (slang) cool (awesome; fantastic; great)
  5. (slang, of clothing) cool (fashionable; stylish)
    Synonyms: bảnh, bảnh chọe
    Tao mặc quần da trông hơi bị ngầu nhỉ?
    Don't I look so cool wearing these leather pants?

Derived terms

  • cool ngầu
  • đỏ ngầu
  • đục ngầu
  • ngầu đét
  • ngầu lòi