bưng bô
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓo˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓow˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓow˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bưng bô means to adulate; to bootlick; to kiss up to.
Meanings of bưng bô in English
Verb
- slang to adulate; to bootlick; to kiss up to
Etymology
bưng (“to carry”) + bô (“potty”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bưng bô mean in English?
bưng bô (verb) means "to adulate; to bootlick; to kiss up to".
How do you pronounce bưng bô?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓo˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓow˧˧]. Tones: bưng — level tone (ngang), bô — level tone (ngang).