Definition

Noun: A type of fastener, typically made of metal or plastic, consisting of two interlocking parts that are pressed together to close and pulled apart to open. It is commonly used on clothing, bags, and accessories as an alternative to buttons or zippers. The term is equivalent to "press-stud" or "snap-fastener" in English.

Usage Examples

• (Children's jackets often use snap-fasteners for convenience.)
• (She replaced the broken press-stud on her bag.)
• (This dress has a row of snap-fasteners down the front.)

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically refers to the fastener mechanism itself. When describing the action, one uses the verb "bấm" (to press/snap).
  • Bấm khuy lại cho chắc. (Snap the fastener shut securely.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cúc bấm (n): This is a direct synonym for "khuy bấm," used interchangeably in Vietnamese.
• Khuy cài (n): A general term for fasteners, which can include hooks, clasps, or toggles, not specifically the press-stud type.

Synonyms

• Press-stud
• Snap fastener
• Snap (in common, shortened English usage)

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms specifically using the term "khuy bấm."

noun

1. press-stud, snap-fastener