vặt

[vat̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) insignificant

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

ăn vặtto eat snack
chuyện vặtunimportant matters

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

(verb) to pluck (feathers); to strip

Examples

vặt lông gàto pluck a chicken's feathers

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “vặt” mean?

(adjective) insignificant

Is “vặt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.