phê

[fe˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) very satisfied (especially by drugs); elated; ecstatic; high

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

phê như con tê têas high as a pangolin

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 be intoxicated (with); to be high (on)

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to comment; to give remarks or comments

Register: informal

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(verb) short for phê bình (“to criticise”)

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “phê” mean?

(adjective) very satisfied (especially by drugs); elated; ecstatic; high

Is “phê” formal or informal?

phê is generally informal.