vạm vỡ
[vaːm˧˨ʔ vəː˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) corpulent, beefy
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bỗng lù lù xuất hiện trước mặt cô một người đàn ông người Pháp vạm vỡ trong bộ âu phục đắt tiền, gương mặt đầy ấn tượng bởi chiếc mũi gồ và đôi gò má nhô cao.Suddenly in front of her face appeared a beefy French man in an expensive European suit, with a face impressive for its protuberant nose and protruding cheekbones.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “vạm vỡ” mean?
(adjective) corpulent, beefy
Is “vạm vỡ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.