thoi
[tʰɔj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) shuttle
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tàu con thoithe Space Shuttle
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) bar, ingot, stick
Register: informal
Examples
thoi bạcsilver bar
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to punch, slug; to jab with an elbow
Register: informal
Examples
thoi một quả đấm vào mặtto land a punch in the face
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “thoi” mean?
(noun) shuttle
Is “thoi” formal or informal?
thoi is generally informal.
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