English · Phrasal verb Attested

hook in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To deceive by luring with a false promise or misleading implication.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lừa đảo bằng lời hứa sai sự thật

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be introduced to; to join up with; to become involved with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tham gia, gắn kết với

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: hook.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “hook in” mean?

To deceive by luring with a false promise or misleading implication.

Is “hook in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.