ngậy
[ŋəj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) fat, tasty or fragrant in a fatty way
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh cầm như vồ lấy ly nước màu nâu đen nóng hổi, thơm ngậy đưa lên miệng làm một hơi gọn nửa.He took the cup with the brown-black, hot, fragrant, and fatty liquid as if clinging to it, brought it to his mouth and drank half of it in one go.
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 “ngậy” mean?
(adjective) fat, tasty or fragrant in a fatty way
Is “ngậy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.