How do you pronounce bố láo?

bố láo is pronounced /[ɓo˧˥ laːw˧˥]/.

What is the English equivalent of bố láo?

The closest English equivalent of bố láo is "insolent / cocky piece of shit".

bố láo

/[ɓo˧˥ laːw˧˥]/behavioral, relational, insult

What does bố láo mean? bố láo is a Vietnamese strong that translates to “insolent / cocky piece of shit” in English.

Literal Translation

arrogant father

Meaning & Usage

"insolent / cocky piece of shit"

Someone who acts arrogantly above their station. It literally combines 'father' (bố) with 'insolent/fake' (láo), implying someone is illegitimately claiming the authority of a father figure.

Examples in the Wild

A boss tearing down an arrogant junior employee: 'Mày đừng có thái độ bố láo ở đây!' (Don't bring your cocky attitude in here!)