mồi
[moj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) prey (that which may be seized by animals)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
con mồia prey animal
săn mồito hunt
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) bait (substance used in catching fish)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) side to eat with rice alcohol
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to ignite, to kindle (via a material that has caught fire)
Register: informal
Examples
Near-synonym: nhóm
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mồi” mean?
(noun) prey (that which may be seized by animals)
Is “mồi” formal or informal?
mồi is generally informal.