lậm ngôn
[ləm˧˨ʔ ŋon˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to boast; to overspeak
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bọn chúng chỉ lậm ngôn chứ có được tích sự gì đâu.Those gangsters are always boasting themselves, a throng good for nothing.
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 “lậm ngôn” mean?
(verb) to boast; to overspeak
Is “lậm ngôn” formal or informal?
lậm ngôn is generally informal.