quay xe
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quay xe means to back out; to call off.
Meanings of quay xe in English
Verb
- Internet slang to back out; to call off
Etymology
quay + xe. From a viral clip showing a teenage boy ditching his girlfriend in the middle of the street somewhere in Hanoi, Vietnam; wherein he shouted to his wingman to back out the bike in order to leave.
Frequently asked questions
What does quay xe mean in English?
quay xe (verb) means "to back out; to call off".
How do you pronounce quay xe?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaj˧˧ sɛ˧˧]; Saigon [waj˧˧ sɛ˧˧]. Tones: quay — level tone (ngang), xe — level tone (ngang).