Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lụi

[luj˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) without much thought put into it

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

khoanh lụi trắc nghiệmto circle random answers during a multiple-choice test

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Meaning · English

(verb) to fade away due to the lack of fuel

Ngọn lửa dần lụi đi.The flame gradually faded away.

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Meaning · English

(verb) to stab, to skewer

lụi cho một daoto stab with a knife

tôm lụiskewered shrimp/prawm

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What does “lụi” mean?

(adverb) without much thought put into it

Is “lụi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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