sao xẹt
[saːw˧˧ sɛt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) meteor
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chạy như sao xẹtto run very fast
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) someone with 15 minutes of fame
Connotation: humorous
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “sao xẹt” mean?
(noun) meteor
Is “sao xẹt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“15 minutes of fame” (English) — near equivalent.