quợn
[kwəːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) uneasy, as similar to urge to vomit
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
quợn bụnghaving a hard time dealing with the content in the stomach
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fear; to be scared
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “quợn” mean?
(adjective) uneasy, as similar to urge to vomit
Is “quợn” formal or informal?
quợn is generally informal.