kathoey

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Thai กะเทย (gà-təəi).

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /kæˈtoɪ/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

kathoey (plural kathoeys) (Thailand)

  1. A transgender person or person of a third gender assigned male at birth.
    Synonym: ladyboy
    Coordinate term: trans woman
  2. A feminine gay man.

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