xôi
[soj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) steamed glutinous rice
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
xôi gấcsweet steamed glutinous rice colored with gac
xôi bắpsteamed corn with sugar, sesame and coconut meat
Sáng mua gói xôi ăn cho chắc bụng.I’ll buy some sticky rice for breakfast to keep me full.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) chest, breast, bosom
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to gleam, to glow
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “xôi” mean?
(noun) steamed glutinous rice
Is “xôi” formal or informal?
xôi is generally informal.