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กินเปล่า ginM bplaaoL |
Royal Institute - 1982 | ||||||||
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pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | กิน-ปฺล่าว |
IPA | kin plàːw |
Royal Thai General System | kin plao |
[verb, phrase] | |||
definition | to get something for nothing; get a free ride | ||
components | กิน | ginM | to eat or drink; consume; exploit |
เปล่า | bplaaoL | [is] void, empty, naked, nothing, plain (lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished) | |
examples | เงินกินเปล่า | ngernM ginM bplaaoL | money used for a bribe, graft, or corruption, "tea money"; under-the-table payment |
ค่ากินเปล่า | khaaF ginM bplaaoL | [commerce] royalty-free; no excess charges; no hidden fees | |
ค่ากินเปล่า | khaaF ginM bplaaoL | bribe; fee; corruption | |