gô cổ
[ɣo˧˧ ko˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to seize, to arrest
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cũng một buổi sáng, ông Chín bị cảnh sát gô cổ trói đem đi.One morning, Mr. Chín was seized, tied up, and taken away by the police.
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 “gô cổ” mean?
(verb) to seize, to arrest
Is “gô cổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.