quàu quạu

Pronunciation Northern /kwa̤w˨˩ kwa̰ʔw˨˩/ Central /kwaw˧˧ kwa̰w˨˨/ Southern /waw˨˩ waw˨˩˨/

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grumpy

Adjective

grumpy

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Meaning

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grumpy Properties & StatesTheme

Being in a bad mood and easily annoyed or complaining about everything.

vi Sáng nay anh ấy có vẻ quàu quạu.

en He seems a bit grumpy this morning.

Parts

quạu

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Use

quạu đeo / quạu quọ / quạu nhạu

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quàu quạu

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quạu (get mad) — words using