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.