keo
nounadjective
Hanoi [kɛw˧˧]Huế [kɛw˧˧]Saigon [kɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
keo means glue.
Meanings of keo in English
Noun
- glue
- dính như keoas sticky as glue
Adjective
- derogatory, of a person cheap; stingy ≈ bủn xỉn
Noun
- acacia
Noun
- round (in a fight)
- Thua keo này bày keo khác.If you lose this round, you fight another round.
Words with keo
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 膠 (“glue”, SV: giao). Cognate with Thai กาว (gaao), Lao ກາວ (kāo), Burmese ကော် (kau), Khmer កាវ (kaaw).
Frequently asked questions
What does keo mean in English?
keo (noun) means "glue".
How do you pronounce keo?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛw˧˧]; Saigon [kɛw˧˧]. Tones: keo — level tone (ngang).