xệch
[səjk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) contorted, twisted; askew
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi bậm tay ghì thật chặt, nhưng một quyển vở cũng xệch ra và chênh đầu chúi xuống đất.I clenched my fists tightly, but one of the notebooks also started tilting, slanting forward and falling to the ground.
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 “xệch” mean?
(adjective) contorted, twisted; askew
Is “xệch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.