quậy
[kwəj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) synonym of quấy (“to stir; to move”)
Register: informal
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to disturb; to harass; to be mischievous
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “quậy” mean?
(verb) synonym of quấy (“to stir; to move”)
Is “quậy” formal or informal?
quậy is generally informal.