lận
[lən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) miserly
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) excessively, or even
Examples
Nó có tới hai bố lậnHe has even two daddies.
Ngoài hát hay, nó còn sáng tác nữa lậnHe can sing and even compose any songs.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to stuff that which is valuable into something gently
Examples
lận tiền vào túito stuff money into one's pocket
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lận” mean?
(adjective) miserly
Is “lận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.