ăn vụng
[ʔan˧˧ vʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to eat on the sly
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nam ơi, mày ăn vụng bánh của anh đúng không?Hey Nam, you ate my cake on the sly, am I right?
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 vụng” mean?
(verb) to eat on the sly
Is “ăn vụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.