plural Thai or Thais
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a
: a native or inhabitant of Thailand
b
: one who is descended from a Thai
3
: the official language of Thailand
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Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Skipping next-day leftovers for eating red curry at a Thai restaurant.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Chicken wings are new to Big Chicken and offered with buffalo, lemon pepper, Memphis BBQ and Thai chili flavors.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Uncle makes one that is based on the northern Thai khao soi, a yellow curry broth with trumpet mushrooms, spicy chili jam, mustard greens, onions and lime.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Skipping next-day leftovers for eating red curry at a Thai restaurant.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine on Blanco Road has a tofu steak drizzled in yellow coconut curry and a fried Thai tofu tossed in a homemade sweet Thai chili sauce.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Chicken wings are new to Big Chicken and offered with buffalo, lemon pepper, Memphis BBQ and Thai chili flavors.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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