khúm núm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) obsequious, submissive
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chỉ cách đây nửa tháng thôi, khi ngồi trước một bộ trưởng, một phó thủ tướng, một bí thư tỉnh, một doanh nhân kếch xù nước ngoài, một… anh cũng chưa bao giờ phải khúm núm đến thế!Just half a month ago, when sitting in front of a minister, a deputy prime minister, a provincial secretary, a dirt-rich foreign businessman, a… I never had to be so submissive!
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 ↗
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Common questions
What does “khúm núm” mean?
(adjective) obsequious, submissive
Is “khúm núm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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