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Thai

ข่าวโคมลอย

Components

ข่าว
ลอย

Pronunciation

khàaw khoom lɔɔy

ข่าวโคมลอย

khàaw khoom lɔɔy

groundless rumor

Native recording

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ข่าว news + ลอย vague; vaguely
  1. 1 groundless rumor、unfounded news、unverified report、baseless gossip

This means an unverified or groundless rumor presented like news, especially when the source or evidence is unclear.

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groundless rumor、unfounded news、unverified report、baseless gossip

Noun⭐️2 Not often used

A rumor or piece of news that lacks solid evidence and should not be treated as confirmed fact.

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Learning notes

Explanation

ข่าวโคมลอย combines ข่าว, “news,” with โคมลอย, a floating lantern. The expression is figurative: it describes information that is floating around without a firm basis. It often carries a mildly critical tone, implying that the information is unreliable or should not be trusted without evidence.

Usage

It is commonly used when talking about politics, celebrities, companies, or social media rumors that have no official confirmation or clear evidence. It fits situations where information is circulating but seems doubtful.

Caution

Do not use it for confirmed news or official announcements. Calling something ข่าวโคมลอย can sound like you are dismissing it as baseless, not merely saying it is unconfirmed.

Differences from similar words

1 groundless rumor synonyms

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