bê đê

/[ɓe˧˧ ɗe˧˧]/homophobic, loanword, slang

What does bê đê mean? bê đê is a Vietnamese strong that translates to “fag / queer” in English.

pédé (French loanword)

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"fag / queer"

Derived from the French word 'pédéraste'. It is the most ubiquitous term for a gay man or an effeminate male in Vietnam.

A conservative father gossiping: 'Thằng con ông Tư bị bê đê à?' (Is Mr. Tu's son a queer?)