trai
[t͡ɕaːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) boys and men
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
con traiboys
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) gigolos; male prostitutes
Register: informal
Examples
làm traito be a gigolo
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) male
Register: informal
Examples
anh traian older brother
em traia younger brother
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) mussel
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “trai” mean?
(noun) boys and men
Is “trai” formal or informal?
trai is generally informal.