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Vietnamese
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Perhaps from French fée (“fairy; fay”) or French effet (“effect”). Also compare the etymology of cà phê.
Adjective
phê
- (slang) very satisfied (especially by drugs); elated; ecstatic; high
- phê như con tê tê ― as high as a pangolin
See also
Verb
phê
- (slang) to be intoxicated (with); to be high (on)
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Sino-Vietnamese word from 批.
Verb
phê
- to comment; to give remarks or comments
- (colloquial) Short for phê bình (“to criticise”).
Derived terms