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

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Sources & notes

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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.