ลุง

Thai

pron
Definitions
  • uncle: older brother of one's father or mother.
  • a familiar title or term of address for any elderly man.
  • (sometimes) a title or term of address for any man.
  • (slang) person who acts like an elderly man, such as one who loves flirting with young girls.

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Tai *luŋᴬ (parent's older brother).

Origin

Proto-Tai

*luŋᴬ

Gloss

parent's older brother

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