thoi

[tʰɔj˧˧]

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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

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) bar, ingot, stick

Register: informal

Examples

thoi bạcsilver bar

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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

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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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