héo quắt
[hɛw˧˦ kwat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) withered (shrivelled, shrunken, or faded, especially due to lack of water)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) jaded, without enthusiasm
Examples
Ông Năm bẽ bàng ngồi đó, bẽ bàng lau nước mắt, cười héo queo héo quắt,[…]Mr Năm sat there in humiliation, wiped away his tears in humiliation, gave a worn-out, jaded smile; […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “héo quắt” mean?
(adjective) withered (shrivelled, shrunken, or faded, especially due to lack of water)
Is “héo quắt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.