mõm
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Definition
- Noun:
- Snout; Muzzle: The projecting nose and mouth area of an animal, especially mammals like dogs, pigs, or cattle.
- Mouth (of a person, derogatory): Used contemptuously to refer to a person's mouth, implying rudeness or insignificance.
- Tip; End: The worn-out or damaged front part of an object, such as the toe of a shoe.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Animal part):
- Con chó ngáp, để lộ cả hàm răng trong cái mõm dài. (The dog yawned, revealing all its teeth in its long snout.)
- Nó vỗ nhẹ vào mõm con ngựa. (He patted the horse's muzzle gently.)
- Noun (Derogatory for mouth):
- Im cái mõm lại! (Shut your mouth!)
- Đừng có chõ mõm vào chuyện của người khác. (Don't stick your nose into other people's business.)
- Noun (Object tip):
- Đôi giày này đã hỏng, mõm giày bị hở rồi. (These shoes are ruined; the toe is split open.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in commands or insults when referring to people, carrying a strong derogatory tone.
- In zoology or general description, it is a neutral term for an animal's facial projection.
Variants and Related Words
- Mõm chó: dog's muzzle.
- Mõm lợn: pig's snout.
- Há mõm: to gape open (for objects); to open one's mouth.
Synonyms
- Snout: for animals like pigs.
- Muzzle: for animals like dogs or horses.
- Mouth (derogatory): for a person's mouth used disrespectfully.
- Tip: for the end of an object.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Câm mõm: A very rude command meaning "Shut up!" or "Shut your mouth!"
- Chín mõm: (Idiomatic) To argue until one is hoarse; to talk until one is exhausted.
- Giải thích mãi mà nó không hiểu, tôi nói chín mõm rồi. (I explained repeatedly but he didn't understand; I've talked until I'm hoarse.)