ns
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) abbreviation of nói
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Texting shortcut for “nói” — to say. “ns j v?” = what are you saying?
Register: informalConnotation: texting shorthand
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Origin
Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture
Sources & notes
Curated editorially (texting-shortcut collection, July 2026).
Common questions
What does “ns” mean?
(verb) abbreviation of nói
Is “ns” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.