nghé
[ŋɛ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) water buffalo calf; baby water buffalo
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
(verb) to glance sidelong; to peek
Examples
nghé mắt nhòm qua khe cửato peek through the crack in the door
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nghé” mean?
(noun) water buffalo calf; baby water buffalo
Is “nghé” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.