kathoey
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Thai กะเทย (gà-təəi).
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /kæˈtoɪ/
Noun edit
kathoey (plural kathoeys) (Thailand)
- A transgender person or person of a third gender assigned male at birth.
- A feminine gay man.
Synonyms edit
- (transgender female): trans woman, transwoman
- (feminine male): ladyboy (offensive)
Translations edit
in Thailand, a transgender person or person of a third gender assigned male at birth, or a feminine gay man — see also ladyboy