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แอ๊บแบ๊ว aaepH baaeoH |
pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | แอ๊บ-แบ๊ว |
IPA | ʔɛ́ːp bɛ́ːw |
Royal Thai General System | aepbaeo |
[verb] | |||
definition | to act cute by mimicking juvenile actions or feign innocence | ||
notes | Slang adjective for people deliberately acting in a way seem young, ignorant and cute. It is suggested that แอ๊บ is derived from the English word "abnormal", whereas แบ๊ว may stem from บ้องแบ๊ว. Typical features include putting on a pout, making large eyes and doing a "V" sign with two fingers. | ||