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.