mắng vốn
[maŋ˧˦ von˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to complain and demand compensation
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bà Năm tới mắng vốn thằng cu Tin nhà mình sang nhà bển phá vườn rau.Mrs. Năm complained to us that our son, Tin, came to her house and wreaked havoc in her vegetable garden.
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 “mắng vốn” mean?
(verb) to complain and demand compensation
Is “mắng vốn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.