mút
[mut̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to suck (on a piece of candy, etc.); compare hút (“to suck up a drink, usually with a straw”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) tip; extreme; end
Examples
hai đầu mút của cây tămthe two tips of a toothpick
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) sponge; foam
Examples
miếng mút lau bảnga sponge for cleaning board
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) hair mousse
Common questions
What does “mút” mean?
(verb) to suck (on a piece of candy, etc.); compare hút (“to suck up a drink, usually with a straw”)
Is “mút” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.