ốm nhom
[ʔom˧˦ ɲɔm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) as thin as a lath; very thin or skinny
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Bà Dursley thì ốm nhom, tóc vàng, với một cái cổ dài gấp đôi bình thường […]Mrs. Dursley was thin and blonde and had nearly twice the usual amount of neck […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ốm nhom” mean?
(adjective) as thin as a lath; very thin or skinny
Is “ốm nhom” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.