ดิ้น

Thai

Pronunciation

Orthographic/Phonemic		ดิ้น ɗ i ˆ n
Romanization	Paiboon	dîn
	Royal Institute	din
(standard) IPA(key)		/din˥˩/(R)

Etymology 1

Uncertain. Compare Lao ດີ້ນ (dīn).

Verb

ดิ้น • (dîn) (abstract noun การดิ้น)

1. to squirm; to wriggle; to writhe.
2. (slang) to express annoyance or vexation.
3. (slang) to dance, especially to dance music.
4. (slang) to escape, as from an arrest, criminal charge, criminal penalty, etc.

Adjective

ดิ้น • (dîn) (abstract noun ความดิ้น)

1. (slang) flexible; inconclusive; unfixed; unsettled.

Etymology 2

Uncertain. Compare Lao ດິ້ງ (ding).

Noun

ดิ้น • (dîn)

1. lace: ornamental thread of copper, gold, silver, etc, used to decorate needlework, uniforms, etc.

Descendants

• → Khmer: ឌិន (dɨn)