phi mã
[fi˧˧ maː˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) so fast as to be out of control
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tường bong tróc, thang máy kêu cót két, giá chung cư tại Hà Nội vẫn... 'phi mã'Flaking walls and creaky elevators, apartment prices in Hanoi still through the roof
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 “phi mã” mean?
(adjective) so fast as to be out of control
Is “phi mã” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.