ăn bớt
[ʔan˧˧ ʔɓəːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to secretly divert profits
VerbConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ăn bớt” mean?
(verb) to secretly divert profits
Is “ăn bớt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.