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ยาย

ยาย

[yaai]

maternal grandmother or wife of one's maternal grandfather; a female relative of one's maternal grandmother's generation, or a woman of similar age; colloquial address for an older woman (sometimes disrespectful), a female peer, or an affectionately regarded little girl

Noun
General

Meanings

1

Meaning 1

Primary sense
Noun
General

maternal grandmother or wife of one's maternal grandfather; a female relative of one's maternal grandmother's generation, or a woman of similar age; colloquial address for an older woman (sometimes disrespectful), a female peer, or an affectionately regarded little girl

Example

เขาเรียกหญิงชราคนนั้นว่า “ยายแก่” จนเธอโกรธ

kǎo rîak yǐng chá-raa kon nán wâa yaai-gɛ̀ɛ jon təə gròot

He called the elderly woman an “old hag,” which made her angry.

2

Meaning 2

Noun
Daily Life

vagina ; pussy (vulg.)

Example

คำว่ายายเป็นคำไม่สุภาพในบางบริบท

The word 'ยาย' is an impolite term in certain contexts.