Thai shorts /GAHNG-GAYNG MOO-AY/
Thai shorts (Thai: กางเกงมวย, pronounced GAHNG-GAYNG MOO-AY) is a Muay Thai equipment term. Short, wide-legged satin shorts with a high slit for kicking, usually embroidered with the camp name. Rules require them to be worn without shirt or shoes in pro bouts, in the corner colour under IFMA. It is also written Kang keng muay and Muay Thai shorts.
Meaning
- Thai shortsกางเกงมวย
- Short, wide-legged satin shorts with a high slit for kicking, usually embroidered with the camp name. Rules require them to be worn without shirt or shoes in pro bouts, in the corner colour under IFMA.
| Term | Thai shorts |
|---|---|
| Thai script | กางเกงมวย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | GAHNG-GAYNG MOO-AY |
| Also written | Kang keng muay, Muay Thai shorts |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: wbcmuaythai.com ↗ · muaythai.sport ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
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Questions about Thai shorts
What does Thai shorts mean in Muay Thai?
Short, wide-legged satin shorts with a high slit for kicking, usually embroidered with the camp name. Rules require them to be worn without shirt or shoes in pro bouts, in the corner colour under IFMA.
How do you pronounce Thai shorts?
Thai shorts is pronounced roughly GAHNG-GAYNG MOO-AY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Thai shorts written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written กางเกงมวย.
What are other spellings of Thai shorts?
It is also written Kang keng muay and Muay Thai shorts. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Thai shorts?
Related terms: Groin guard and Red corner.
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