bứt rứt
[ʔɓɨt̚˧˦ zɨt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) uneasy; restless; fidgety; bothered; troubled; worried
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Rất nhiều người gọi điện đến kể rằng khi đột ngột bỏ thuốc lá thì tăng huyết áp, ho đờm, cơ thể mệt mỏi, bứt rứt, phải hút trở lại.Many people call to say that when they suddenly give up smoking, they experience an increased blood pressure, a productive cough, feelings of lethargy, restlessness, and a desire to resume smoking.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bứt rứt” mean?
(adjective) uneasy; restless; fidgety; bothered; troubled; worried
Is “bứt rứt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.