đệ
[ʔɗe˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) younger brother
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) henchman; minion
Register: informal
Examples
Tao đéo phải đệ của mày!I'm not your fucking lackey!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(pronoun) I; you (refers to the male junior among the speakers)
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “đệ” mean?
(noun) younger brother
Is “đệ” formal or informal?
đệ is generally informal.