nhột
[ɲot̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Ticklish — the Southern word; Northerners say buồn.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cảm giác khó chịu khi bị cù — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói buồn.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Nói cấy mà cụng nhột.I have only said so much and you are startling with guilt already.
Đừng cù chân, nhột lắm à nghen!Don’t tickle my feet — I’m so ticklish!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nhột” mean?
Ticklish — the Southern word; Northerners say buồn.
Is “nhột” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“buồn” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.