Tiếng Việt · Slang Attested

kẹp hàng

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Meaning · English

Squeezed on the goods — trapped in a losing position you cannot exit without making the loss real; the daily condition of half the forum («kẹp từ đỉnh»).

Literally: pinched holding the goods

Where it’s used: More common Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture • Finance-forum register (chứng khoán)

Examples

Kẹp hàng ba năm, cổ tức mỗi năm an ủi được bát phở.Trapped three years — the yearly dividend consoles you with one bowl of phở.

Editorial example (batch 060)

Sources & notes

F247 finance-slang sweep (2026-08-12): usage on f247.com; verified via songdep.com.vn 350-term glossary, topi.vn/vnsc.vn explainers, cuthongthai.vn + hocchungkhoan.vn term lists. Definition original.

Common questions

What does “kẹp hàng” mean?

Squeezed on the goods — trapped in a losing position you cannot exit without making the loss real; the daily condition of half the forum («kẹp từ đỉnh»). Literally: pinched holding the goods

Is “kẹp hàng” formal or informal?

kẹp hàng is generally informal.

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