khè
[xɛ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to spit out
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
khè lửato spit fire
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to show something to scare away or to impress
Common questions
What does “khè” mean?
(verb) to spit out
Is “khè” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.