bỏm bẻm

[ʔɓɔm˧˩ ʔɓɛm˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adverb) leisurely; casually (chewing)

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

...bà ngoại thì tóc phải bạc, lưng phải còng, nhai trầu bỏm bẻm....(if a) grandmother, then her hair must be gray, her back must be bent; chewing betel leisurely.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adverb) alternative spelling of bõm bẽm

Common questions

What does “bỏm bẻm” mean?

(adverb) leisurely; casually (chewing)

Is “bỏm bẻm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.