Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Sai

//saɪ// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A handheld weapon with three prongs, used in some Oriental martial arts.
  2. 2
    A sajou; a capuchin (monkey).
  3. 3
    Shit Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, uncountable, vulgar

    "[…]the employer of the unfortunate maid that was forced to makan sai are indonesians."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Japanese 釵 (sai).

Etymology 2

Compare Portuguese sahi, from Tupian sai (“monkey”).

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Hokkien 屎 (sái, “shit”).

See also for "sai"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.