May 4, 2025May 4 I always wondered, why Thais, using English words, often use them in completely different meanings, e g. a lady = a female, either accompanying a foreigner, or, more often, a h**ker/bargirl (unlike the meaning of 'lady' in either the UK, or the U.S.) a date = meet-up of male and female for sex (at least according to some women on dating sites) being single = (frequently meaning) free to 'hook' 😆 being thick = for being overweight/fat What other such examples of word misappropriation did you notice?
May 4, 2025May 4 Popular Post Handsum man.......thick, fat, ugly, tattooed, singlet wearing moron.........that kind of thing?
May 7, 2025May 7 Popular Post why do brits and Aussies call a male friend a "mate" - when they don't 'mate' with them? It's not just Thai usage of words - - English is used differently amongst English speaking people...
May 7, 2025May 7 On 5/4/2025 at 9:09 PM, StayinThailand2much said: I always wondered, why Thais, using English words, often use them in completely different meanings, e g. a lady = a female, either accompanying a foreigner, or, more often, a h**ker/bargirl (unlike the meaning of 'lady' in either the UK, or the U.S.) a date = meet-up of male and female for sex (at least according to some women on dating sites) being single = (frequently meaning) free to 'hook' 😆 being thick = for being overweight/fat What other such examples of word misappropriation did you notice? As your member name says: staying in Thailand too much (long)😂
May 7, 2025May 7 On 5/5/2025 at 6:00 AM, blaze master said: Thick is used to say yes I'm fat but I think it looks good. Hardly ever read "thick". "Chubby" is the word. Some are direct enough to write "fat" (from about 80 kilo up). The number one misuse in my opinion is "girl" for every female regardless of age.
May 7, 2025May 7 On 5/4/2025 at 9:14 PM, Will B Good said: Handsum man.......thick, fat, ugly, tattooed, singlet wearing moron.........that kind of thing? they do tend to tell the truth !
May 7, 2025May 7 On 5/5/2025 at 6:00 AM, blaze master said: Thick is used to say yes I'm fat but I think it looks good. I'm not fat just big boned
May 7, 2025May 7 When you fire someone do Brits and ausies give them the boot. If so what do you do with the rest of the car
May 7, 2025May 7 A lady is mostly a hostess with the same meaning and a waitress too.. they serve all you want including a happy ending
May 7, 2025May 7 On 5/4/2025 at 9:09 PM, StayinThailand2much said: I always wondered, why Thais, using English words, often use them in completely different meanings, e g. a lady = a female, either accompanying a foreigner, or, more often, a h**ker/bargirl (unlike the meaning of 'lady' in either the UK, or the U.S.) a date = meet-up of male and female for sex (at least according to some women on dating sites) being single = (frequently meaning) free to 'hook' 😆 being thick = for being overweight/fat What other such examples of word misappropriation did you notice? No idea what you are talking about.
May 7, 2025May 7 Author 4 hours ago, newbee2022 said: As your member name says: staying in Thailand too much (long)😂 Your grammar sucks. 😆
May 7, 2025May 7 Author 1 hour ago, Thingamabob said: No idea what you are talking about. Just some 'confusing' use of these words with completely different meanings. Yes, I get it, in different countries words mean different things, but English is not the native tongue here. I mean, what would Thais think, if I went to Starbucks, pointing at sugar and requesting: 'Somtum, somtum!' just because I just came up with this new name for sugar...
May 7, 2025May 7 Death Samorley = That's amore Chocolate = cigarette Diji-tun = digital Dee-sen = Diesel Kiwi = gravy Kiwi = shoe polishes Kiwi = an exotic fruit Kiwi = a person from New Sealand 😝
May 7, 2025May 7 6 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Hardly ever read "thick". "Chubby" is the word. Some are direct enough to write "fat" (from about 80 kilo up). The number one misuse in my opinion is "girl" for every female regardless of age. Thick is what the younger kids are using.
May 7, 2025May 7 5 hours ago, Grumpy one said: I'm not fat just big boned Or the classic..... curvey.
May 7, 2025May 7 One reason is the lack of any understanding of the West and its values. Nothing counts except Thai culture. All else is superfluous.
May 7, 2025May 7 Popular Post 7 hours ago, newbee2022 said: As your member name says: staying in Thailand too much (long)😂 i dont see how any of these are opposite or even incorrect, or for that matter, used by thais
May 7, 2025May 7 Most Thais do not learn English they are taught American. Open the TV or light or water, etc is a straight translation from Thai. To me Thick means unintelligent.
May 8, 2025May 8 On 5/7/2025 at 9:41 AM, KhunBENQ said: Hardly ever read "thick". "Chubby" is the word. Some are direct enough to write "fat" (from about 80 kilo up). The number one misuse in my opinion is "girl" for every female regardless of age. "Thick" is English for the American "dumb." If you're 87 years old, like me, any female younger than 70 is a "girl."
May 8, 2025May 8 10 hours ago, Acharn said: "Thick" is English for the American "dumb." If you're 87 years old, like me, any female younger than 70 is a "girl." .. as in .. thick as sh*t, thick as a brick " female " younger .. young lady ( I still use that one a lot ) chubby / overweight / obese ......... fat f**k ..
May 9, 2025May 9 On 5/7/2025 at 4:00 PM, madone said: i dont see how any of these are opposite or even incorrect, or for that matter, used by thais Right. These words are used in this manner in a lot of places. Does the OP know that people say "cool" when they mean stylish, clever, to express approval etc? I
May 9, 2025May 9 15 hours ago, johng said: Thick is an American slang for chubby - overweight - obese. thick, or more appropriately "thicc" means curvy with a small waist and big butt. It is a compliment. It can also mean stupid or slow-witted, or even suggest closeness or loyalty. ie, Thick as a brick or thick as thieves.
May 9, 2025May 9 On 5/7/2025 at 3:11 AM, 1FinickyOne said: why do brits and Aussies call a male friend a "mate" - when they don't 'mate' with them? It's not just Thai usage of words - - English is used differently amongst English speaking people... Why do UK parents call their daughters 'you guys'?
May 10, 2025May 10 On 5/7/2025 at 3:58 PM, motdaeng said: i like this one: "can you open the tv ...." Easily understood. Same with Chinese speakers and Thai speakers, "open/shut" and "turn on/turn off" are the same word pair in those languages. Knowing a few words of Thai often clears things up.
May 10, 2025May 10 8 hours ago, Lancelot01 said: Why do UK parents call their daughters 'you guys'? Also cracks me up when girls in the US call each other "dude". I believe the correct term is "dudette" or, if you're not in to the whole brevity thing, "duderina".
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