móm mém
[mɔm˧˦ mɛm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) completely toothless, having lost all one's teeth
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông Sáu cười, hàm răng trống trơ, móm mém, "Qua chờ chú em về".Mr Sáu smiled, mouth sunken and toothless: "I was waiting for you to come back."
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 “móm mém” mean?
(adjective) completely toothless, having lost all one's teeth
Is “móm mém” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.