thuê bao
[tʰwe˧˧ ʔɓaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to subscribe (to pay for the provision of a service, such as Internet access, a cell phone plan, or a streaming service)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to not pick up the phone
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) subscriber
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “thuê bao” mean?
(verb) to subscribe (to pay for the provision of a service, such as Internet access, a cell phone plan, or a streaming service)
Is “thuê bao” formal or informal?
thuê bao is generally informal.