ba lăm
[ʔɓaː˧˧ lam˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) sexually predatory
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
giở trò ba lămto sexually prey on someone; to perform a perverted act on someone
Cái thằng ba lăm này!You friggin' creep!
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ba lăm” mean?
(adjective) sexually predatory
Is “ba lăm” formal or informal?
ba lăm is generally informal.