hoảng hốt
[hwaːŋ˧˩ hot̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) panicky; nervous
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cảnh sát kêu gọi đám đông đừng hoảng hốt.The police appealed to the crowd not to panic.
Tatoeba sentence #1549298 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hoảng hốt” mean?
(adjective) panicky; nervous
Is “hoảng hốt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.