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Thai
Etymology
From Cantonese 飲茶 / 饮茶 (jam2 caa4, literally “to drink tea”); originally referring to a place to drink tea or teahouse.
Pronunciation
Noun
หยำฉ่า • (yǎm-chàa)
- (slang, sarcastic) brothel; prostitution house.
- (slang, sarcastic, derogatory) hostess; prostitute.
Synonyms
- (prostitute) See โสเภณี (sǒo-pee-nii).