xỉa
[siə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pick (one's teeth); to jab
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to interfere
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to count out (coins, bills)
Common questions
What does “xỉa” mean?
(verb) to pick (one's teeth); to jab
Is “xỉa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.