bặm
[ʔɓam˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to bite (one's lips)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bặm miệng không khócto bite one's lips and hold back one's tears
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to clench; to compress
Examples
Lúc mới tập đi xe đạp, tôi luôn bặm tay giữ ghi đông thật chặt.When I first learned to ride a bike, I always clenched my fists and held the handlebars really tightly.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bặm” mean?
(verb) to bite (one's lips)
Is “bặm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.