kệ
[ke˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to leave alone; to let be
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) whatever; screw it; what the hell
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) small shelf
Register: informal
Examples
kệ sácha bookshelf
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) gatha
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “kệ” mean?
(verb) to leave alone; to let be
Is “kệ” formal or informal?
kệ is generally informal.