kẻ cả
[kɛ˧˩ kaː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an elder; senior
Connotation: 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) a big shot; VIP; boss
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a condescending person; self-important person
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) condescending; self-important
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
lên giọng kẻ cảto raise a condescending voice
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “kẻ cả” mean?
(noun) an elder; senior
Is “kẻ cả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.