mồm
[mom˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The mouth — the Northern word; Southerners say miệng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bộ phận để ăn và nói — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói miệng.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Mồm cậu dính tương kìa.You've got sauce around your mouth.
Ăn xong súc mồm cho sạch.Rinse your mouth out after eating.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
“Mồm” can sound blunt or rude in the South, where “miệng” is neutral. Local usage: Colloquial and sometimes blunt; miệng is the neutral everyday alternative. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mồm” mean?
The mouth — the Northern word; Southerners say miệng.
Is “mồm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“miệng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.