mưu mẹo
[miw˧˧ mɛw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a clever trick made to deceive someone
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) full of tricks, deceptive
Examples
Rốt cuộc, mình quá ngây thờ còn anh ta thì quá bí ẩn, mưu mẹo.In the end, I am too naive and he is too secretive and deceptive.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mưu mẹo” mean?
(noun) a clever trick made to deceive someone
Is “mưu mẹo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.