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Meaning
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To suddenly change the direction in which one is moving or facing.
vi Chiếc xe máy bất ngờ ngoắt sang một con hẻm nhỏ.
en The motorbike suddenly turned into a small alley.
To move quickly from side to side, often referring to an animal's tail.
vi Chú chó mừng rỡ ngoắt đuôi khi thấy chủ về.
en The dog happily wags its tail when seeing its owner return.