ghẻ
[ɣɛ˧˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) scabies
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) scab
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short for cái ghẻ (“itch mite”)
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) shit; trash; garbage; low-quality; cheap
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Nhà có cái máy tính ghẻ thôi, game ghiếc gì.I only have a trash PC at home, that thing is not gonna be able to handle any game.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ghẻ” mean?
(noun) scabies
Is “ghẻ” formal or informal?
ghẻ is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.