phượt
[fɨət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pass quickly; to rush past; to speed past
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to travel by motorbike
Register: informal
Examples
Thay vì chọn các phương tiện như xe khách, máy bay, tàu lửa, nhiều sinh viên lựa chọn về quê bằng cách phượt bằng xe máy dù hành trình khá xa.Instead of travelling by coach, airplane or train, many students choose to go home (for the lunar new year) by riding on the motorbike, despite the relatively long distances.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phượt” mean?
(verb) to pass quickly; to rush past; to speed past
Is “phượt” formal or informal?
phượt is generally informal.