xịch
[sïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) with a screech; sudden, abrupt
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ô tô đỗ xịch trước cửa.The car screeched to a halt in front of the door.
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
(verb) to move suddenly, stir suddenly
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) dialectal form of xích (“to shift, scoot”)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) obsolete form of thịch (“with a dull thump”)
Common questions
What does “xịch” mean?
(adjective) with a screech; sudden, abrupt
Is “xịch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.