phết
[fet̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to spread; to daub
Register: informal
Examples
phết bơ lên miếng bánh mìto spread butter on a slice of toast
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to spank
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) comma
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) an intensifier, placed after adjectives.
Register: informal
Examples
hay phếtreally good/interesting
nhanh phếtreal fast
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phết” mean?
(verb) to spread; to daub
Is “phết” formal or informal?
phết is generally informal.