ngậu sị

[ŋəw˧˨ʔ si˧˨ʔ]

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to make a lot of noise

Verb

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

Examples

Hai người bắt tay nhau, tiếng Tây ngậu sị cả phố.The two of them shook hands and the noise of Western language filled the entire street.

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “ngậu sị” mean?

(verb) to make a lot of noise

Is “ngậu sị” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.