gớm
[ɣəːm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) loathsome, disgusting
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) Used to express belittlement
Register: informal
Examples
Gớm! Có mỗi cái giải cấp quận mà cũng phải khoe.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gớm” mean?
(adjective) loathsome, disgusting
Is “gớm” formal or informal?
gớm is generally informal.