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ngốc

Pronunciation Northern /ŋəwk˧˥/ Central /ŋə̰wk˩˧/ Southern /ŋəwk˧˥/
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foolish
Adjective
foolish Usage derogatory

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Sense 1 Adjective
foolish Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme Usage derogatory

Lacking good sense or judgment, or behaving in a way that is not smart or sensible.

vi Thật ngốc khi tôi lại quên chìa khóa ở nhà.

en It was foolish of me to forget the keys at home.

Sense 2 Adjective
dummy Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme Usage derogatory

An informal or playful word for a person who is considered to be unintelligent or silly.

vi Đừng có ngốc như thế chứ.

en Don't be such a dummy.

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ngọc / ngóc / ngốc xít / ngốc nghếch
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ngu ngốc / si ngốc / xuẩn ngốc / thằng ngốc …
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