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.