lùi lũi
[luj˨˩ luj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) without fanfare, with no further ado
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] con Cộc cúi đầu không nói không rằng lùi lũi lại tính mổ một cái vô chân chị mừng chơi[…][…] Cộc lowered its head and, without a word and with no further ado, walked over to peck playfully at her feet […]
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “lùi lũi” mean?
(adverb) without fanfare, with no further ado
Is “lùi lũi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“with no further ado” (English) — near equivalent.