Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bặm

[ʔɓam˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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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

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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.

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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.

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