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nanh nọc

adjective
Hanoi [najŋ̟˧˧ nawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [nɛɲ˧˧ nawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nan˧˧ nawk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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nanh nọc means evil; viperish.

Meanings of nanh nọc in English

Adjective

  1. literary evil, viperish

Etymology

Compound of nanh (“fang”) + nọc (“venom”).

Frequently asked questions

What does nanh nọc mean in English?

nanh nọc (adjective) means "evil; viperish".

How do you pronounce nanh nọc?

IPA: Hanoi [najŋ̟˧˧ nawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nan˧˧ nawk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nanh — level tone (ngang), nọc — heavy tone (nặng).

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