lủi

[luj˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to hide out

Register: informal

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

Examples

cứ lủi ở trong nhàto hide in one's house

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to slip away

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “lủi” mean?

(verb) to hide out

Is “lủi” formal or informal?

lủi is generally informal.