ngoắt
[ŋwat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) synonym of ngoặt (“to turn in another direction”)
Register: informal
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to wag; to wave; to wiggle
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “ngoắt” mean?
(verb) synonym of ngoặt (“to turn in another direction”)
Is “ngoắt” formal or informal?
ngoắt is generally informal.