ma ăn cỗ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
any act carried out so clandestinely and secretly that all traces are erased, especially illicit affairs
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quý bà ngã ngửa khi phát hiện chuyện "ma ăn cỗ" ngay trong nhà.A woman was shocked to find an illicit affair in her house.
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 “ma ăn cỗ” mean?
any act carried out so clandestinely and secretly that all traces are erased, especially illicit affairs
Is “ma ăn cỗ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.