qua quýt
[kwaː˧˧ kwit̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) perfunctorily, quickly to get it over with
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chiều ăn qua quít vượt đường, kể ra bây giờ cũng có thể húp hết ba phần nồi.In the evening, he had eaten a perfunctory meal on the road; now he could empty out three cooking pots.
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 “qua quýt” mean?
(adverb) perfunctorily, quickly to get it over with
Is “qua quýt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.