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.