kì cọ
[ki˨˩ kɔ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to scrub
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Rồi với nết mặt kỳ quặc, nửa u mê, nửa thanh thản, anh tẩn mẩn kỳ cọ kỹ từng ngón tay, ngón chân.Then, with a strange expression – half dull half untroubled – he carefully and meticulously scrubbed each finger and each toe.
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 “kì cọ” mean?
(verb) to scrub
Is “kì cọ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.