xốc xếch
[səwk͡p̚˧˦ səjk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) unkempt, untidy
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Papa thấy em mặt mũi tèm lem, xốc xếch như vầy sẽ không cho em ra ngoài nữa, cũng không cho em phát tiền xu lẻ, phát kẹo!If Daddy sees your face this dirty and untidy, he won't let you go out anymore, and he also won't let you deal out money and sweets!
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 “xốc xếch” mean?
(adjective) unkempt, untidy
Is “xốc xếch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.