Toi /DTOY/
Toi (Thai: ต่อย, pronounced DTOY) is a Muay Thai technique term. Everyday Thai verb for punching, used interchangeably with chok in the gym. Toi lom (punch the air) is the standard term for shadowboxing. It is also written Dtoi and Dtoy. Related terms: Chok, Toi lom and Mat. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Toiต่อย
- Everyday Thai verb for punching, used interchangeably with chok in the gym. Toi lom (punch the air) is the standard term for shadowboxing.
| Term | Toi |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ต่อย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | DTOY |
| Also written | Dtoi, Dtoy |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Toi
What does Toi mean in Muay Thai?
Everyday Thai verb for punching, used interchangeably with chok in the gym. Toi lom (punch the air) is the standard term for shadowboxing.
How do you pronounce Toi?
Toi is pronounced roughly DTOY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Toi written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ต่อย.
What are other spellings of Toi?
It is also written Dtoi and Dtoy. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Toi?
Related terms: Chok, Toi lom and Mat.
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