mép

[mɛp̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) corner of the mouth

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

liếm mépto lick the corners of the mouth

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) edge, border

Examples

mép nướcwater's edge

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “mép” mean?

(noun) corner of the mouth

Is “mép” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.