tú bà
noun
Hanoi [tu˧˦ ʔɓaː˨˩]Huế [tʊw˨˩˦ ʔɓaː˦˩]Saigon [tʊw˦˥ ʔɓaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tú bà means female pimp.
Meanings of tú bà in English
Noun
- slang female pimp
Etymology
Literally, “Lady Tú” (秀婆); a pimp solliciter in The Tale of Kieu (19th cent.).
Frequently asked questions
What does tú bà mean in English?
tú bà (noun) means "female pimp".
How do you pronounce tú bà?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˧˦ ʔɓaː˨˩]; Saigon [tʊw˦˥ ʔɓaː˨˩]. Tones: tú — rising tone (sắc), bà — falling tone (huyền).