khứa
[xɨə˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to cut little by little; to saw off
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cut; slice; piece from cutting
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) sawtooth
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) moderate; fair; average
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “khứa” mean?
(verb) to cut little by little; to saw off
Is “khứa” formal or informal?
khứa is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.