ลิง
liŋ
monkey
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- 1 monkey、ape
This is the everyday Thai word for a monkey.
1
monkey、ape
Noun⭐️3 Common
It refers to a monkey and can also be used more broadly to include apes.
Learning notes
Explanation
ลิง is the general everyday word for a monkey. In ordinary speech, it can also cover apes, so it does not always follow the English distinction between monkeys and apes. The classifier is ตัว: ลิงหนึ่งตัว means “one monkey.” The compound กางเกงลิง is a slang term for underpants. Learn this as a separate expression.
Usage
Use it when talking about monkeys at a zoo, spotting them while traveling, or naming animals in a picture book.
Caution
Calling a person ลิง can sound teasing or insulting. Avoid using it for someone you do not know well.