xí xớn
[si˧˦ səːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get worked up
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người gì đâu mà cứ thấy tiên nga là xí xớn không biết.Can’t see a goddess without getting all worked up, can you?
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 “xí xớn” mean?
(verb) to get worked up
Is “xí xớn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.