quay
[kwaj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to turn; to revolve; to swivel
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to whirl; to reverse; to turn back
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to move on, to proceed
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) wooden spinning top
Common questions
What does “quay” mean?
(verb) to turn; to revolve; to swivel
Is “quay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.