pha ke
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: pha-ke
Meaning · English
Fake; counterfeit or phony — the English word "fake" respelled the way Vietnamese pronounces it.
Register: informalEra: ~2020 – present
Sources & notes
Vietnamized borrowing of English "fake"; documented in Gen Z slang explainers (coupletx.com, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “pha ke” mean?
Fake; counterfeit or phony — the English word "fake" respelled the way Vietnamese pronounces it.
Is “pha ke” formal or informal?
pha ke is generally informal.