hất hàm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to jerk the chin so as to signal an occurrence or command, otherwise to display arrogance
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi […] hất hàm ra lệnh cho anh em tiến vô.I jerked my chin to order my comrades to come in.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “hất hàm” mean?
to jerk the chin so as to signal an occurrence or command, otherwise to display arrogance
Is “hất hàm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.