dây dưa
[zəj˧˧ zɨə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to drag on
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cứ đà này không hiểu sẽ dây dưa biết đến chừng nào.At this speed it'd drag on until who knew when.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) get involved (in trouble)
Common questions
What does “dây dưa” mean?
(verb) to drag on
Is “dây dưa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.