ăn chực
[ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to turn up at someone else's house at mealtime in the hope of being invited to eat; to be a freeloader or sponger for food
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
xuất hiện tại nhà người khác vào giờ ăn với hy vọng được mời ăn
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VerbRegister: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hắn lại đến ăn chực nữa rồi.He has come to sponge a meal again.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ăn chực” mean?
(verb) to turn up at someone else's house at mealtime in the hope of being invited to eat; to be a freeloader or sponger for food
Is “ăn chực” formal or informal?
ăn chực is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.