gắp
[ɣap̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pick up (with chopsticks or pincers)
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) tongs (instrument or tool used for picking things up)
Examples
nướng thế nào mà cháy cả cái gắpto grill in such a way that even the tongs are burned
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) the portion of food held by a pair of tongs while cooking
Common questions
What does “gắp” mean?
(verb) to pick up (with chopsticks or pincers)
Is “gắp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.