ăn vụng

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The Vietnamese word "ăn vụng" is a verb that means "to eat stealthily" or "to eat on the sly." It refers to the act of eating something secretly or without others noticing, often because it may be considered inappropriate or forbidden.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ăn vụng" when describing someone who sneaks food when they shouldn't, like a child trying to eat cookies before dinner.
• It can also refer to someone indulging in snacks or food without sharing or informing others.

Example:

1. Basic Usage: "Cô ấy thường ăn vụng bánh quy khi bố mẹ không nhìn." (She often eats cookies on the sly when her parents are not looking.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Ăn vụng" can also be used in a metaphorical sense, indicating sneaky behavior in other contexts, such as relationships. For instance, "Họ ăn vụng tình cảm với nhau" means "They are having an affair."

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "Vụng" by itself can refer to stealth or secrecy.
• Adjective Form: "Vụng về" means clumsy or awkward, which is different but related to the idea of doing something secretly or poorly.

Different Meanings:

• In addition to eating secretly, "ăn vụng" can also imply doing something wrong or against the rules, like cheating in a game or in a relationship.

Synonyms:

1. Lén lút: This means "secretly" or "sneakily," and can be used in similar contexts.
2. Trộm: This means "to steal," which can also imply taking something without permission, not just food.

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verb

1. to eat stealthily; to eat on the sly
   • ăn vụng như mèo
     stolen kisses are eat