hớt

hớt
verb
  1. to remove from the surface of something; to skim off
  2. to steal a march on someone and get (something); to get the upper hand (of)
  3. to say or tell (something) before others (want to) do so; to tattle
  4. (Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam) to trim; to prune; to cut
  5. (Southern Vietnam) to cause (something) to be cut, broken or shortened