ôm đồm
[ʔom˧˧ ʔɗom˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to carry a boatload
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó ôm đồm một lố hàng từ siêu thị về.He burried himself in a mountain of groceries from the supermarket.
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 burden oneself in too many tasks and matters
Common questions
What does “ôm đồm” mean?
(verb) to carry a boatload
Is “ôm đồm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.