xổi
[soj˧˩]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(adverb) short-term, soon, immediately, hastily, prematurely
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vay xổito borrow money short-term, to borrow money for a short time
ăn xổi(lit.) “to eat [freshly prepared foods; e.g. freshly salted vegetables] immediately” > (fig.) “to act rashly and hastily”
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 “xổi” mean?
(adverb) short-term, soon, immediately, hastily, prematurely
Is “xổi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.