ghẹ
[ɣɛ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) swimming crabs of the family Portunidae
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) a bully; tyrant
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to sponge (something from someone); to do at the expense of others
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) alternative form of ghệ (“girlfriend”)
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ghẹ” mean?
(noun) swimming crabs of the family Portunidae
Is “ghẹ” formal or informal?
ghẹ is generally informal.