Baht
//bɑːt// adv, noun, prep
adv, noun, prep ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.
- 2 Bout (of an illness, a fight, etc). Yorkshire
- 3 the basic unit of money in Thailand wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Without. Yorkshire, not-comparable
"c. 1850s–70s, On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at (song)"
Preposition
- 1 About. Yorkshire
Example
More examples"Parents will no longer be able to sneak a quick puff while waiting to pick up their children at school and teachers will no longer be able to light up between classes. Violators will be fined a hefty $46 (2,000 baht), which is about one and a half week's salary for the average wage earner."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Thai บาท (bàat).
Etymology 2
Pronunciation spelling of but.
Etymology 3
Pronunciation spelling of (a)bout.
Etymology 4
Pronunciation spelling of bout.
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