noun
wai
weye
noun
1
A traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.
"He greeted the monk with a respectful wai."
How to Use Wai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA polite Thai greeting gesture, hands pressed together in front of the chest or face.
Common pairings
give a wai
return a wai
Word Forms
wais plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Thai wâi, a gesture of thanks or greeting.