Definition

Adjective: - Very, extremely (used as an intensifier): "òm" is a colloquial adjective used to intensify the quality of another adjective, typically a negative one, meaning "very" or "extremely." - Terrible, awful: When combined with certain adjectives, the phrase conveys a strong negative state.

Usage

"Òm" is almost exclusively used in informal, spoken Vietnamese, following an adjective to add strong emphasis. It is not used alone.

Usage Examples

• Adjective + òm:
  • Bài hát này dở òm. (This song is terribly bad.)
  • Cái áo đó xấu òm. (That shirt is extremely ugly.)
  • Con đường này tối òm. (This road is pitch dark.)

Advanced Usage

• "dở òm": This is a very common fixed colloquial phrase meaning "terribly bad" or "awful" in quality.
  • Bộ phim đó dở òm, đừng xem. (That movie is awful, don't watch it.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ồm (adj): A variant spelling sometimes seen. It has the same meaning and usage as "òm."
  • Thằng bé lì ồm. (That boy is extremely stubborn.)

Synonyms

• Rất: very (standard, neutral).
• Cực kỳ: extremely (standard, can be used in both formal and informal contexts).
• Vô cùng: immensely (standard, more literary).

Notes on Meaning

"Òm" itself does not have a standalone meaning like "bad." Its core function is as an intensifier. The negative meaning comes from the adjective it modifies (e.g., dở, xấu, tệ). It is a regional/dialectal word, most common in Southern Vietnamese speech.

1. (thông tu.c)Too
   • Dở òm
     Too bad