ốm

[ʔom˧˦]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gầy

Meaning · English

Thin.

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam

Equivalents & related

Common questions

What does “ốm” mean?

Thin.

Is “ốm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

What is the closest equivalent?

“gầy” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.