quẫy
verb
Hanoi [kwəj˦ˀ˥]Huế [kwəj˧˨]Saigon [wəj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quẫy means to waggle or wriggle violently; to thrash about.
Meanings of quẫy in English
Verb
- to move one's body or parts of the body violently in many different directions; to waggle or wriggle violently (e.g. the tail); to thrash about
- to move in different directions to try to get out of a place; to struggle to
- slang to go to a bar, club, etc. to enjoy oneself; to hang out; to party
- Quẫy lên nào!Let's go crazy!
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quẫy could be written as 𢷴. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare quậy.
Frequently asked questions
What does quẫy mean in English?
quẫy (verb) means "to waggle or wriggle violently; to thrash about".
How do you pronounce quẫy?
IPA: Hanoi [kwəj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [wəj˨˩˦]. Tones: quẫy — creaky rising tone (ngã).