bòn
[ʔɓɔn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to save (every bit of); to glean; to collect (bit by bit); to lay up
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to squeeze (money out of someone); to scrape
Common questions
What does “bòn” mean?
(verb) to save (every bit of); to glean; to collect (bit by bit); to lay up
Is “bòn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.