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Viet

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[vee-et, vyet] / viˈɛt, vjɛt /

noun

  1. South Vietnam, North Vietnam, or both.


adjective

  1. Vietnamese.

Etymology

Origin of Viet

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

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The menu includes salt-and-pepper chicken skins with sweet-and-sour sauce and something called the Viet Dip, a sandwich served with a little cup of pho jus.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

The newest battery-powered EVs have lifespans comparable to internal-combustion-engine vehicles, even when driven more miles, according to Viet Nguyen-Tien, a research officer at the London School of Economics who focuses on EVs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Tempering expectations, Do Hung Viet, Vietnam's UN ambassador and president of the conference, said "we should not expect this conference to resolve the underlying strategic tensions of our time."

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

Orla had been travelling around South East Asia before starting a degree at Durham University, Viet Nam News said.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

The Viet Cong had a strong presence in the region.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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