ngoáy
[ŋwaj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to twirl one's finger inside something
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngoáy mũito pick one's nose
ngoáy taito pick the wax out of one's ear
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to do something quickly
Common questions
What does “ngoáy” mean?
(verb) to twirl one's finger inside something
Is “ngoáy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.