bồm bộp
[ʔɓom˨˩ ʔɓop̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) Used to describe a dull, muffled, repetitive sound, typically produced when a hard object strikes something soft, hollow, or not solid: thudding; pounding; thumping
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vỗ bồm bộp vào vaito slap thump-thump on the shoulder
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “bồm bộp” mean?
(adjective) Used to describe a dull, muffled, repetitive sound, typically produced when a hard object strikes something soft, hollow, or not solid: thudding; pounding; thumping
Is “bồm bộp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.