Kha yai /KAH YAI/
Kha yai (Thai: ขาใหญ่, pronounced KAH YAI) is a Muay Thai gym slang term. Big legs: the heaviest-betting gamblers who effectively act as the house, watching weigh-ins and setting opening odds. It is also written Big legs. Related terms: Sian muay and Gambling. It is one of 15 gym slang terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Kha yaiขาใหญ่
- Big legs: the heaviest-betting gamblers who effectively act as the house, watching weigh-ins and setting opening odds.
| Term | Kha yai |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ขาใหญ่ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KAH YAI |
| Also written | Big legs |
| Category | Slang |
Sources: muokboxing.com ↗ · bangtaomuaythai.com ↗
Questions about Kha yai
What does Kha yai mean in Muay Thai?
Big legs: the heaviest-betting gamblers who effectively act as the house, watching weigh-ins and setting opening odds.
How do you pronounce Kha yai?
Kha yai is pronounced roughly KAH YAI. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Kha yai written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ขาใหญ่.
What are other spellings of Kha yai?
It is also written Big legs. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Kha yai?
Related terms: Sian muay and Gambling.
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