ngúc ngoắc
verbadjective
Hanoi [ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ŋwak̚˧˦]Huế [ŋʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ŋwak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ŋwak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngúc ngoắc means to bob; wobble; waggle.
Also spelled ngúc ngắc — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of ngúc ngoắc in English
Verb
- to bob (one's head), wobble, waggle
Adjective
- halting, stuttering, choppy
Etymology
Apophonic reduplication of ngúc (“to tilt, nod (the head)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngúc ngoắc mean in English?
ngúc ngoắc (verb) means "to bob; wobble; waggle".
How do you pronounce ngúc ngoắc?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ŋwak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ŋʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ŋwak̚˦˥]. Tones: ngúc — rising tone (sắc), ngoắc — rising tone (sắc).