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Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ăn vạ

[ʔan˧˧ vaː˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to make a scene, such as by lying on the floor, in order to indulge one's whim, claim damage, etc.; to throw a tantrum

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cảnh để đạt được điều mình muốn

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Verb

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 ↗

Equivalents & related

Near equivalent make a scene To cause a public disturbance or commotion English Near equivalent throw a tantrum Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. English Near equivalent đánh ghen (verb) to make a scene out of jealousy Tiếng Việt · via make a scene Near equivalent la lối (verb) to yell, scream; to make a scene, make a fuss Tiếng Việt · via make a scene Near equivalent giãy nảy (verb) to throw a tantrum Tiếng Việt · via throw a tantrum

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Common questions

What does “ăn vạ” mean?

(verb) to make a scene, such as by lying on the floor, in order to indulge one's whim, claim damage, etc.; to throw a tantrum

Is “ăn vạ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

What is the closest equivalent?

“make a scene” (English) — near equivalent.

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