# Viet

/viˈɛt/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/viet
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; informal in register.

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