เมา
Thai
Etymology
From Proto-Tai *mawᴬ (“drunk”). Cognate with Lao ເມົາ (mao), Shan မဝ်း (máo).
Pronunciation
Orthographic/Phonemic | เมา e m ā | |
Romanization | Paiboon | mao |
Royal Institute | mao | |
(standard) IPA(key) | /maw˧/(R) |
Verb
เมา • (mao) (abstract noun การเมา or ความเมา)
- to be intoxicated, as with alcoholic beverage, drug, etc.
- to nauseate; have a queasy and dizzy sensation.
- to lose conscience because of absorption in, addiction to, or infatuation with someone or something, as power, authority, wealth, praise, honour, etc.