Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chôm

[t͡ɕom˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to steal, usually something that is not very important

VerbRegister: informal

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

Near-synonym: ăn cắp vặt

chôm đồ siêu thịto shoplift at a supermarket

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Common questions

What does “chôm” mean?

(verb) to steal, usually something that is not very important

Is “chôm” formal or informal?

chôm is generally informal.

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