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tai

1 American  
[tahy] / taɪ /

noun

plural

tai
  1. any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major red tai, a food fish of Japan.


Tai 2 American  
[tahy, tah-ee] / taɪ, ˈtɑ i /

noun

  1. a group of languages spoken in SE Asia, including Thai, Lao, and Shan.

  2. Thai.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Tai.

  2. Thai.

TAI 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. International Atomic Time

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Tai 2 British  
/ taɪ /

adjective

  1. a variant spelling of Thai

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Etymology

Origin of tai

1615–25; < Japanese ta ( w ) i, earlier tafi

Example Sentences

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We have a whole system with Din Tai Fung now, which is logging in on the wait list while we’re still on the highway, or ordering takeout.

From Los Angeles Times

"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.

From Barron's

She’s considering taking up tai chi.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taino “Tai” Lopez was living proof the American dream was still attainable for young men willing to bet on themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

On his podcast “The Tai Lopez Show” and in his social-media posts, Lopez, who is 48 years old, hasn’t addressed the company’s collapse and the heavy losses incurred by his investors.

From The Wall Street Journal