hầm hập
[həm˨˩ həp̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) stiflingly hot
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khách ra về thì trời đổ mưa, mưa mà nắng vẫn chang chang trên đầu, trời hầm hập nóng,[…]After the guest left, it started raining, but with the sun still blazing overhead, and it was stiflingly hot; […]
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) very agitated, angry or impassioned
Common questions
What does “hầm hập” mean?
(adjective) stiflingly hot
Is “hầm hập” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.