lay phay
[laj˧˧ faj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) scattered; fluctuated
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con tim người chợt rúng động trước cơn mưa lay phay của tiết thời trở thu.How moving the dripping rain was to the man when it's been fluttering at the time by the incoming fall!
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 “lay phay” mean?
(adjective) scattered; fluctuated
Is “lay phay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.