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คาวโลกีย์ khaaoM lo:hM geeM |
pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | คาว-โล-กี |
IPA | kʰaːw loː kiː |
Royal Thai General System | khao loki |
[adjective, phrase] | |||
definition | [is] disreputable; of dubious legality; debauched; of ill repute | ||
components | คาว | khaaoM | stench; stink |
โลกีย์ | lo:hM geeM | worldly happiness or pleasure; lust; profane | |
example | งานสีเทาคาวโลกีย์ | ngaanM seeR thaoM khaaoM lo:hM geeM | work of dubious legality; job in the grey economy; debauched employment; illegal sex work; job in a house of ill repute |