lộm cộm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Bulging and cumbersome: Describes an object that protrudes in an uneven, lumpy, or bulky way, often causing it to be physically obstructive or uncomfortable.
- Feeling of foreign body irritation: Used to describe a persistent, annoying sensation, often in the eye or throat, as if a small, irritating object is present.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Trong túi quần có chìa khóa nên cảm thấy lộm cộm. (There are keys in the pants pocket, so it feels bulky and uncomfortable.)
- Mắt tôi lộm cộm, chắc có bụi vào. (My eye feels irritated, probably because some dust got in.)
- Bọc quà này lộm cộm quá, không nhét vừa túi xách. (This gift wrapping is too lumpy and cumbersome; it won't fit in the handbag.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used to describe a physical sensation of discomfort or an object's awkward physical state, rather than its visual appearance alone. It implies a negative quality of being in the way.
Variants and Related Words
- Cộm (adj): Also means feeling lumpy, bulky, or irritating, but is often used for a slightly less severe or more generalized sensation than "lộm cộm."
Synonyms
- Bulky: Of large size and awkward to carry or use.
- Lumpy: Full of or covered with lumps.
- Irritating: Causing annoyance or discomfort.
Related Idioms
- While "lộm cộm" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is commonly used in descriptive phrases about physical discomfort or obstruction.