phọt phẹt
[fɔt̚˧˨ʔ fɛt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) haphazardly
AdverbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ta chỉ biết phọt phẹt vài câu tiếng Anh.He only knows haphazardly some English phrases.
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 “phọt phẹt” mean?
(adverb) haphazardly
Is “phọt phẹt” formal or informal?
phọt phẹt is generally informal.