ăn xổi ở thì

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

short-sighted, lacking foresight; temporary, makeshift

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “ăn xổi ở thì” mean?

short-sighted, lacking foresight; temporary, makeshift

Is “ăn xổi ở thì” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.