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lóng ngóng

Pronunciation Northern /lawŋ˧˥ ŋawŋ˧˥/ Central /la̰wŋ˩˧ ŋa̰wŋ˩˧/ Southern /lawŋ˧˥ ŋawŋ˧˥/
fumblingly
2 senses 2 Components
Adverb
fumblingly
Adjective
fumbling
Details
2 senses

Adverb

Sense 1 Adverb
fumblingly Properties & StatesTheme

In a way that is clumsy, awkward, or lacking coordination when using one's hands.

vi Cậu bé lóng ngóng cầm chiếc bát súp nóng.

en The boy fumblingly held the bowl of hot soup.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
fumbling

An adjective used to describe a person who is behaving in a clumsy or awkward manner.

vi Anh ấy trông thật lóng ngóng khi lần đầu tiên nấu ăn.

en He looked really fumbling when cooking for the first time.

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