Muay Thai

See also: muaythai and muay thai

English

Etymology

From Thai มวยไทย (muai-tai, “Thai boxing”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/, /mweɪ ˈtaɪ/, /moɪ ˈtaɪ/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Noun

Muay Thai (uncountable)

  1. (martial arts) A sport practiced in Thailand which is similar to boxing but also allows strikes with the shins, feet, elbows, and knees.
    Synonym: Thai boxing
  • muay boran
  • muay lao

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