nôm
[nom˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) pronunciation spelling of nam, representing Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi Vietnamese
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quảng NômQuảng Nam
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
(verb) to marry a pregnant girl in order to conceal the pregnancy
Common questions
What does “nôm” mean?
(adjective) pronunciation spelling of nam, representing Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi Vietnamese
Is “nôm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.