đi linh tinh
[ʔɗi˧˧ lïŋ˧˧ tïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be unfaithful, to commit adultery
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Từ chối nhiều thì cũng ngại, mà sợ chồng đi linh tinh, nhưng thú thực nhiều lúc chặc lưỡi chiều chồng xong thấy mệt mỏi ghê.It feels wrong to turn him down all the time, and I fear he'd go with other women, but to tell the truth, whenever I give in and let him, I feel really exhausted after.
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 “đi linh tinh” mean?
(verb) to be unfaithful, to commit adultery
Is “đi linh tinh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.