chơi xỏ
[t͡ɕəːj˧˧ sɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to play a nasty or dirty trick on somebody; to play a prank on (somebody); to play a practical joke on (somebody); to play tricks
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Rồi tôi mất nửa giờ nữa để đứng lặng nhìn ngôi trường, tồi tàn quá sức tưởng tượng, cứ phân vân chẳng hiểu kẻ chỉ đường có chủ tâm chơi xỏ hay đánh lừa mình không.Then I spent another half an hour standing still and looking at the school which was unbelievably in ruins, wondering whether or not the (school) guide was intentionally playing tricks on me or duping me.
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 “chơi xỏ” mean?
(verb) to play a nasty or dirty trick on somebody; to play a prank on (somebody); to play a practical joke on (somebody); to play tricks
Is “chơi xỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.