gỉ
[zi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) rusted
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) boogers or rheum
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
gỉ mắteye boogers
gỉ mũinose boogers
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gỉ” mean?
(adjective) rusted
Is “gỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.