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.