Describing things เซ็กซี่ sék-sîi
sexy adjective
- sék high
- sîi falling
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
How to use it
Thais use the English word, said เซ็กซี่sék-sîi, with a high then a falling tone. It's fine among friends and in fashion talk; at temples, outfits that are เซ็กซี่sék-sîi are best left at the hotel, since shoulders and knees should be covered. A more general compliment is หุ่นดีhùn dii, a great figure.
Other spellings you'll see
There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- sexy
- sek si
- seksee
- sexi
- sek-see
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