quặc
[kwak̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hook; to snag
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
quặc áo vào mắcto hook the shirt on the hanger/peg
bị gai quặc rách cả một mảng áo(my) shirt got snagged on thorns and tore a whole patch
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to snap back, retort
Register: informal
Examples
nghe ngứa tai nên quặc lại(I) heard something grating, so snapped back
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “quặc” mean?
(verb) to hook; to snag
Is “quặc” formal or informal?
quặc is generally informal.