nháy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to flash back and forth (light)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nháy đènto use the blinkers
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 wink
Examples
nháy mắtto wink
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to have sex with a prostitute
Examples
Làm nháy không em?Wanna have sex?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) quotation mark
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Common questions
What does “nháy” mean?
(verb) to flash back and forth (light)
Is “nháy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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