kathoey
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Thai กะเทย (gà-təəi).
Pronunciation
edit- (General American) IPA(key): /kæˈtoɪ/
Noun
editkathoey (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
editin Thailand, a transgender person or person of a third gender assigned male at birth, or a feminine gay man — see also ladyboy