quắt quằn quặt
[kwat̚˧˦ kwan˨˩ kwat̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) all shrivelled up
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] thân hình nhỏ quắt quằn quặt,[…][…] his body tiny and shrivelled, […]
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 “quắt quằn quặt” mean?
(adjective) all shrivelled up
Is “quắt quằn quặt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.