nuốt chửng
[nuət̚˧˦ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to swallow whole; to bolt
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nuốt chửng con mồi(of an animal) to swallow its prey whole
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “nuốt chửng” mean?
(verb) to swallow whole; to bolt
Is “nuốt chửng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.