Definition

1. Noun (Informal/Vulgar):
   • Bad breath; halitosis: A condition where the mouth emits an unpleasant odor. This term is considered direct and somewhat crude.
   • To have bad breath: Used to describe a person suffering from this condition.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ta bị hôi mồm. (He has bad breath.)
  • Đánh răng thường xuyên để tránh hôi mồm. (Brush your teeth regularly to avoid bad breath.)
• Describing a condition:
  • Cậu ấy hôi mồm quá. (His breath is really bad.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hôi mồm" is informal and can be perceived as impolite or blunt. It is more commonly used in casual speech among peers or in straightforward descriptions.

Variants and Related Words

• Hôi miệng (n): A more standard and slightly less crude synonym for "hôi mồm," meaning bad breath or halitosis.
  • Nha sĩ có thể tư vấn về chứng hôi miệng. (A dentist can advise on halitosis.)

Synonyms

• Bad breath: The general term for an unpleasant odor from the mouth.
• Halitosis: The medical or formal term for chronic bad breath.
• Fetid breath: Breath that smells foul.

Notes on Usage

• "Hôi mồm" is considered vulgar and potentially offensive. It is advisable to use the more neutral term "hôi miệng" in most contexts, especially when speaking politely or about a medical condition.

1. (cũng nói hôi miệng) Have a bad (strong) breath, suffer from halitosis