la liếm
[laː˧˧ liəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to scavenge for anything edible everywhere
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to search everywhere or using all means to get something
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tìm kiếm mọi nơi hoặc bằng mọi cách để có được điều gì
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Examples
la liếm để có được vai diễn hay công việc tốtto have a cast or a decent job by any means.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “la liếm” mean?
(verb) to scavenge for anything edible everywhere
Is “la liếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.