jom

See also: jöm

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Kedah Malay jom.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒom/, [ˈd͡ʒom]
• Rhymes: -om

Interjection

jom (Jawi spelling جوم)

1. (informal) let's go, come on

   Jom makan.

   Let's eat.

   Jom minum.

   Let's get ourselves a drink.

Usage notes

Jom can be combined with other words to encourage the listener to come and do something with the speaker.

Synonyms

• ayo (Indonesian)
• mari

Antonyms

• jangan
• usah

See also

• ayuh

Further reading

• “jom” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.