vèo
[vɛw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to dash off
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chú ong mật chợt vèo qua thân, đặng dò nơi trả đũaOut of the blue came a very dash of the honey bee, for tracing a proper area to revenge on their flesh.
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
(adverb) rushingly
Examples
Ấy thế mà chục năm đã đi vèo kể từ khi tôi xa nhà.It's in fact decades rushing off ever since I was first apart from home.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vèo” mean?
(verb) to dash off
Is “vèo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.