tất tả
[tət̚˧˦ taː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) hurried in a preoccupied way
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] có thể, khi tôi tất tả trên con đường nầy thì thằng bạn lại đi trên đường khác;[…][…] perhaps, as I hurried down this road, that friend would be on another road; […]
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 “tất tả” mean?
(adjective) hurried in a preoccupied way
Is “tất tả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.