mồn lèo
noun
Hanoi [mon˨˩ lɛw˨˩]Huế [moŋ˦˩ lɛw˦˩]Saigon [moŋ˨˩ lɛw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mồn lèo means cat.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mồn lèo (one cat)
Meanings of mồn lèo in English
Noun
- Internet slang, humorous cat
Etymology
From mèo lồn (“pussy cat”), generated through the nói lái process.
Frequently asked questions
What does mồn lèo mean in English?
mồn lèo (noun) means "cat".
How do you pronounce mồn lèo?
IPA: Hanoi [mon˨˩ lɛw˨˩]; Saigon [moŋ˨˩ lɛw˨˩]. Tones: mồn — falling tone (huyền), lèo — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with mồn lèo?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mồn lèo" (one cat).