Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of women's shoe: Specifically, a style of women's shoe made from patent leather, characterized by a long and pointed toe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc giày mõm nhái này rất hợp với váy dài. (This pair of giày mõm nhái goes very well with a long dress.)
  • Phong cách thập niên 60 thường sử dụng giày mõm nhái. (1960s fashion often featured giày mõm nhái.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is descriptive and refers specifically to a vintage or retro style of footwear. It is not commonly used for contemporary shoe designs.

Variants and Related Words

• Giày da láng (n): Patent leather shoes. This is a broader category that includes giày mõm nhái.

  • Cô ấy thích sưu tập giày da láng cổ điển. (She likes to collect classic patent leather shoes.)

• Giày mũi nhọn (n): Pointed-toe shoes. This is a general term for shoes with a pointed toe, which may include the giày mõm nhái style.

  • Giày mũi nhọn có thể làm chân trông thon dài hơn. (Pointed-toe shoes can make feet look longer and slimmer.)

Synonyms

• Pointed-toe pumps: A common English term for a similar style of formal women's shoe with a pointed toe.
• Patent leather pumps: Specifies the material (patent leather) and the general shoe style (pump).

Notes on Style and Context

• The phrase "" is a compound noun where "" (literally "frog's snout") metaphorically describes the shoe's long, pointed toe shape. It is a fixed, descriptive term for this specific shoe style.
• This term is primarily used in the context of fashion history or when describing vintage clothing items.