ถุย
spit
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- 1 spit、spit out (something in the mouth)
- 2 ptui! [disgust or contempt]、bah! [contempt]
This word describes spitting saliva or another object out of the mouth. It is also used as a harsh exclamation of disgust or contempt.
spit、spit out (something in the mouth)
Describes deliberately ejecting saliva or something held in the mouth, often with a spitting motion.
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อย่าถุยน้ำลายลงพื้น yàa thǔy nám laay loŋ phʉ́ʉn Don't spit on the floor. อย่าถุยน้ำลายลงพื้น details
ptui! [disgust or contempt]、bah! [contempt]
A spitting-like exclamation used to reject something with strong disgust or contempt.
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ถุย! พูดมาได้ thǔy phûut maa dâay Bah! How can you say that? ถุย! พูดมาได้ details
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ถุย ฉันไม่เชื่อหรอก thǔy chǎn mây chʉ̂a rɔ̀ɔk Yeah, right—I don't believe that. ถุย ฉันไม่เชื่อหรอก details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image is the abrupt act and sound of spitting something out of the mouth. ถุยน้ำลาย is the common expression for “spit saliva.” As an exclamation, ถุย! evokes spitting at something in contempt. It communicates strong disgust or scorn rather than simple surprise.
Usage
As a verb, it is used when describing or warning against spitting on the ground, or when someone spits a seed or another small object out of their mouth. As an exclamation, it occurs in arguments, hostile exchanges, and confrontational dialogue in dramas, comics, or social media.
Caution
The exclamation ถุย! can be highly insulting, so avoid it with superiors, strangers, or in professional and polite settings. It does not mean to vomit; อาเจียน or the colloquial อ้วก is used for vomiting.
Differences from similar words
1 spit synonyms
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บ้วน is commonly used for expelling liquid from the mouth, such as after rinsing. ถุย typically describes spitting out saliva or a small object with a sharper motion.
2 ptui! [disgust or contempt] synonyms
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ชิ is an exclamation similar to “hmph” or “tch,” expressing annoyance or disdain. ถุย evokes spitting and is usually more graphic and insulting.