gạt
[ɣaːt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to push something aside
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gạt giòto sweep foot
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) to wipe (to slide something off a surface)
Examples
cái cần gạt nướca windshield wiper
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to scrape off
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a hand tool used for threshing (e.g. flail)
Common questions
What does “gạt” mean?
(verb) to push something aside
Is “gạt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.