hú vía
[hu˧˦ viə˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) very much
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
sợ hú víato be scared shitless
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) causing fright
Examples
bị một phen hú víato go through a terrifying experience
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) used after being very startled, scared or frightened; whew; phew
Common questions
What does “hú vía” mean?
(adverb) very much
Is “hú vía” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.