ngót
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to shrink in size, especially because loss of water
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trứng ngótThe Fable of the "Shrinking" Eggs
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
(adverb) almost
Register: formal
Examples
ngót nghét 200very close to 200
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “ngót” mean?
(verb) to shrink in size, especially because loss of water
Is “ngót” formal or informal?
ngót is generally formal.
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