nôn
[non˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to throw up; to vomit
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Con bé say xe nên vừa nôn.The little girl got carsick and just vomited.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) ticklish and unable to hold back one's laughter
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) anxious; impatient; eager
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “nôn” mean?
(verb) to throw up; to vomit
Is “nôn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.