khọt khẹt
[xɔt̚˧˨ʔ xɛt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) crackling, crackly
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhưng rồi nửa khuya ngồi ăn mì gói, nghe cú kêu lẫn tiếng radio khọt khẹt (để chút âm thanh đấy cho đỡ quạnh), vạch đi vạch lại tờ báo cũ mèm,[…]But then, late at night, they sit down for some instant noodles, hear the hooting of an owl and the crackling sound of a radio (to have some noise to feel less lonely) and go through a worn-out newspaper again and again, […]
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 “khọt khẹt” mean?
(adjective) crackling, crackly
Is “khọt khẹt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.