Hand signals
Hand signals is a Muay Thai gym slang term. Gestures that carry stadium bets across the crowd: palm down for the favourite, palm up for the underdog, fingers for the odds, thumb for red and little finger for blue. It is also written Betting signals. Related terms: Gambling, Red corner and Blue corner.
Meaning
- Hand signals
- Gestures that carry stadium bets across the crowd: palm down for the favourite, palm up for the underdog, fingers for the odds, thumb for red and little finger for blue.
| Term | Hand signals |
|---|---|
| Also written | Betting signals |
| Category | Slang |
Sources: bangtaomuaythai.com ↗ · muokboxing.com ↗
Questions about Hand signals
What does Hand signals mean in Muay Thai?
Gestures that carry stadium bets across the crowd: palm down for the favourite, palm up for the underdog, fingers for the odds, thumb for red and little finger for blue.
What are other spellings of Hand signals?
It is also written Betting signals. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Hand signals?
Related terms: Gambling, Red corner and Blue corner.
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