Dictionary Check: wai
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Definition
noun
a traditional Thai greeting where the hands are placed together in a prayer-like position
Example:
"The traditional greeting known as the wai, where you press your hands together as is in prayer and bow slightly, is derived from the Hindu cultural influence from India, and still widely practised."
verb
to perform a traditional Thai greeting where the hands are placed together in a prayer-like position
Example:
"You should not wai service people or street vendors."
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