Tiếng Việt · Slang Attested

chà đồ nhôm

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Meaning · English

To pilfer things from one's own home to sell, usually for pocket money or a vice — nói lái of "chôm đồ nhà" (steal the house's stuff). Southern, humorous.

Literally: scrub the aluminium (lái: steal from home)

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Lexicalized nói lái (Vietnamese spoonerism) expression; see /noilai for the mechanics.

Topics: Nói lái

Common questions

What does “chà đồ nhôm” mean?

To pilfer things from one's own home to sell, usually for pocket money or a vice — nói lái of "chôm đồ nhà" (steal the house's stuff). Southern, humorous. Literally: scrub the aluminium (lái: steal from home)

Is “chà đồ nhôm” formal or informal?

chà đồ nhôm is generally humorous.

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