Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ma cô

[maː˧˧ ko˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) pimp, pander

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kẻ bán dâm

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) treacherous; evil

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xấu xa

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Ả này ma cô lắm, toàn dùng thủ đoạn để lừa lọc người ta thôi à.The gal is so treacherous; she's always fooling people with many a trick.

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What does “ma cô” mean?

(noun) pimp, pander

Is “ma cô” formal or informal?

ma cô is generally informal.

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