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Meaning
2 senses
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To carefully collect and save small amounts of something over time to accumulate a larger quantity or supply.
vi Cô ấy bòn từng đồng lẻ để mua sách.
en She saved every small bit of money to buy books.
To unfairly or dishonestly obtain money from someone, often by using pressure, persuasion, or exploitative methods.
vi Hắn ta cố gắng bòn tiền của người nghèo.
en He tried to squeeze money from the poor.