Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

quẹt

[kwɛt̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to rub (to move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction)

Verb

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “quẹt” mean?

(verb) to rub (to move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction)

Is “quẹt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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