hộc tốc
[həwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ təwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) as fast as possible, like a bat out of hell
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] má rầy hoài, có lúc nghe má kêu Út Nhỏ ơi, tôi hộc tốc chạy chui rào qua đất nhà mới dạ.[…] mom scolded me all the time; sometimes I would hear her shout, "The little one!" and I would run like the clappers, squeeze back through the fence, and go, "Yes mum?"
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “hộc tốc” mean?
(adverb) as fast as possible, like a bat out of hell
Is “hộc tốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.