quay quắt
[kwaj˧˧ kwat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) anguished, tormented
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dì cười quay quắt. Má tôi chút nữa đã bật khóc,[…]The woman gave an anguished laugh. My mother almost started crying, […]
Người người quay quắt trong khô khát,[…]Everyone is anguished with the drought, […]
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 “quay quắt” mean?
(adjective) anguished, tormented
Is “quay quắt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.