ram
[zaːm˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to sauté then braise with added water or coconut water
Examples
sườn ramribs cooked with such a method
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
(noun) fried spring roll
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Sense 3
Common questions
What does “ram” mean?
(verb) to sauté then braise with added water or coconut water
Is “ram” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.