gậy
[ɣəj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) stick, cane, staff
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gậy chốnga walking stick
chống gậyto lean on a stick
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a copyright strike
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “gậy” mean?
(noun) stick, cane, staff
Is “gậy” formal or informal?
gậy is generally informal.