ghim
[ɣim˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) pin; clip; fastener
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to pin; to fasten with a pin
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) synonym of găm (“to keep (in one's mind); to guard”)
Common questions
What does “ghim” mean?
(noun) pin; clip; fastener
Is “ghim” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.