ลักยิ้ม
dimple (in the cheek)
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A noun for the small hollow that appears in someone’s cheek, especially when they smile.
dimple (in the cheek)
A small indentation in the cheek that appears or becomes noticeable when a person smiles.
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เขามีลักยิ้มข้างเดียว khǎw mii lákyím khâaŋ diaw He has a dimple on only one cheek. เขามีลักยิ้มข้างเดียว details
Learning notes
Explanation
ลักยิ้ม is the ordinary Thai noun for a dimple in the cheek, particularly one that appears when someone smiles. It often has a positive association with a cute or attractive smile. A useful basic pattern is มีลักยิ้ม, meaning “to have dimples.” You can say ลักยิ้มข้างเดียว for a dimple on only one side and ลักยิ้มทั้งสองข้าง for dimples on both cheeks. Although ยิ้ม means “to smile,” learners should treat ลักยิ้ม as a single noun rather than trying to interpret each part literally.
Usage
It is commonly used when describing someone’s face or smile, identifying a feature in a photograph, or complimenting the smile of a child, friend, actor, or other person.
Caution
It normally refers to a cheek dimple. For an indentation or cleft in the chin, คางบุ๋ม or ร่องคาง is clearer. To say that someone has dimples, use the word order มีลักยิ้ม.