khọm rọm
[xɔm˧˨ʔ zɔm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) stooped as from old age or weakness
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] thấy ông ngồi khọm rọm ngồi ngoài vách mùng, điếu thuốc cháy lập lòe soi bộ râu xơ xác.[…] and found [the old man] sitting hunched outside the mosquito net, cigarette flickering and lighting up his scraggly beard.
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 “khọm rọm” mean?
(adjective) stooped as from old age or weakness
Is “khọm rọm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.