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Sian muay /SEE-AN MOO-AY/

Sian muay (Thai: เซียนมวย, pronounced SEE-AN MOO-AY) is a Muay Thai gym slang term. The professional stadium gamblers, literally boxing experts, who set and move the odds. Their reactions in the stands are the loudest soundtrack at a Thai fight. It is also written Sian and Muay expert. Related terms: Gambling, Kha yai and Hand signals.

Meaning

Sian muayเซียนมวย
The professional stadium gamblers, literally boxing experts, who set and move the odds. Their reactions in the stands are the loudest soundtrack at a Thai fight.
TermSian muay
Thai scriptเซียนมวย
Pronunciation (approx.)SEE-AN MOO-AY
Also writtenSian, Muay expert
CategorySlang

Sources: muokboxing.com ↗ · bangtaomuaythai.com ↗

Questions about Sian muay

What does Sian muay mean in Muay Thai?

The professional stadium gamblers, literally boxing experts, who set and move the odds. Their reactions in the stands are the loudest soundtrack at a Thai fight.

How do you pronounce Sian muay?

Sian muay is pronounced roughly SEE-AN MOO-AY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Sian muay written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written เซียนมวย.

What are other spellings of Sian muay?

It is also written Sian and Muay expert. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Sian muay?

Related terms: Gambling, Kha yai and Hand signals.

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