phế
[fe˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to remove from office; to depose
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) incompetent; pathetic
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Thằng đó đá banh phế vl.Goddamn that guy is so trash at kicking a ball.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phế” mean?
(verb) to remove from office; to depose
Is “phế” formal or informal?
phế is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.