xoáy
[swaj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to swirl, to whirl
Register: informal
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to flinch, to steal
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) hair whorl
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “xoáy” mean?
(verb) to swirl, to whirl
Is “xoáy” formal or informal?
xoáy is generally informal.