hôi hám
[hoj˧˧ haːm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) very stinky; very smelly
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bên hông toà nhà là một bãi rác hôi hám do người dân khu này đổ bậy.Right next to the building is a foul-smelling garbage dump that people in the area irresponsibly disposed.
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 “hôi hám” mean?
(adjective) very stinky; very smelly
Is “hôi hám” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.