quỷ
[kwi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) any generic ugly, mischievous or evil spirit; a demon, a devil, an imp, a goblin, an ogre, an orc, an oni, etc.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nghịch như quỷvery mischievous, very naughty, like ghosts / fiends
nhất quỷ, nhì ma, thứ ba học tròGhosts [rank] first, fiends second, students third [in mischievousness]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “quỷ” mean?
(noun) any generic ugly, mischievous or evil spirit; a demon, a devil, an imp, a goblin, an ogre, an orc, an oni, etc.
Is “quỷ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.