ghê
[ɣe˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) horrifying; scary
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) disgusting; terrible
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to shudder; to shiver; to quiver
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to be horrified by; to have a horror of
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ghê” mean?
(adjective) horrifying; scary
Is “ghê” formal or informal?
ghê is generally informal.