xúi quẩy
[suj˧˦ kwəj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) unlucky
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) jinxing
Examples
Cái hồi cậu Joe đó mùng Một Tết vác bịch mực khô đến nhà đã biết ngay là xúi quẩy rồi mà. Cậu ta chưa hiểu văn hoá thôi, nhưng… rõ là xúi quẩy.I knew it was a jinx when that Joe guy brought a sack of dry squid over on the first Lunar New Year's day. He didn't know the etiquette, but man, what a jinx.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xúi quẩy” mean?
(adjective) unlucky
Is “xúi quẩy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.