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Word

viet

Phoneticsvi·et

/viˈɛt/

Definition

adj. a short way of saying Vietnamese. You use it to describe people, food, or things from Vietnam.

adj. relating to Vietnam, its people, or its language. Often used as a shortened form of 'Vietnamese' in casual speech or writing.

Examples

“I really love eating Viet food for lunch.”

“The local neighborhood is famous for its authentic Viet coffee shops and bakeries.”

Examples

simple

“I really love eating Viet food for lunch.”

contextual

“The local neighborhood is famous for its authentic Viet coffee shops and bakeries.”

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; informal in register.

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