ma cô
nounadjective
Hanoi [maː˧˧ ko˧˧]Huế [maː˧˧ kow˧˧]Saigon [maː˧˧ kow˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma cô means pimp; pander.
Meanings of ma cô in English
Noun
- pimp, pander
Adjective
- colloquial, of a person treacherous; evil ≈ gian ngoanđê tiệnxảo tráhèn hạ
- 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.
Etymology
Borrowed from French maquereau.
Frequently asked questions
What does ma cô mean in English?
ma cô (noun) means "pimp; pander".
How do you pronounce ma cô?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ ko˧˧]; Saigon [maː˧˧ kow˧˧]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), cô — level tone (ngang).