ăn lậm
[ʔan˧˧ ləm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to cut something valuable from somebody
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng đó toàn ăn lậm tiền của người ta chứ có uy tín gì.That guy steals money from others all the time, let alone distrustful.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ăn lậm” mean?
(verb) to cut something valuable from somebody
Is “ăn lậm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.