keo như kẹo kéo
adjective
Hanoi [kɛw˧˧ ɲɨ˧˧ kɛw˧˨ʔ kɛw˧˦]Huế [kɛw˧˧ ɲɨ˧˧ kɛw˨˩ʔ kɛw˨˩˦]Saigon [kɛw˧˧ ɲɨ˧˧ kɛw˨˩˨ kɛw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
keo như kẹo kéo means very stingy.
Meanings of keo như kẹo kéo in English
Adjective
- slang very stingy
Etymology
keo (“stingy”) + như (“like”) + kẹo kéo (“taffy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does keo như kẹo kéo mean in English?
keo như kẹo kéo (adjective) means "very stingy".
How do you pronounce keo như kẹo kéo?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛw˧˧ ɲɨ˧˧ kɛw˧˨ʔ kɛw˧˦]; Saigon [kɛw˧˧ ɲɨ˧˧ kɛw˨˩˨ kɛw˦˥]. Tones: keo — level tone (ngang), như — level tone (ngang), kẹo — heavy tone (nặng), kéo — rising tone (sắc).