găm
[ɣam˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sewing pin, ballhead pin, fastener
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to stab, to pin on, to fasten
Examples
dùng kim băng găm lạito use a safety pin to fasten (something) in place
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to pierce into flesh, to lodge into flesh
Examples
Mảnh đạn găm sâu vào đùi.A piece of shrapnel lodged deep in the thigh.
Đầu gai găm vào gan bàn chân.A barb pierced the sole of the foot.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to retain something (usually a product) until an opportunity to increase the price and create an artificial shortage
Common questions
What does “găm” mean?
(noun) sewing pin, ballhead pin, fastener
Is “găm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.