kém tắm
[kɛm˧˦ tam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) awkward, clumsy, good-for-nothing
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Đúng là cái đồ kém tắm!Such a good-for-nothing goofball!
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 “kém tắm” mean?
(adjective) awkward, clumsy, good-for-nothing
Is “kém tắm” formal or informal?
kém tắm is generally informal.