nham nhở
[ɲaːm˧˧ ɲəː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) spotted; spotty; patchy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bức tường nham nhởa patchy wall
Nó bôi mĩ phẩm bậy bạ nên giờ mặt nham nhở lắm.She put on some sketchy cosmetics and it messed her face up.
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
(adverb) grinningly
Common questions
What does “nham nhở” mean?
(adjective) spotted; spotty; patchy
Is “nham nhở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.