อวบ
uop
The English phrase "chubby" translates to the Thai adjective อวบ (uop).
อวบ is used to describe a person who is somewhat fat. It can also be used in the related form อวบอัด (uop-at) to describe a body that is specifically curvaceous or voluptuous in a positive or attractive sense.
Meaning: of a person, somewhat fat (adj)
Which one should you use?
While อ้วน means "fat" and can be perceived as rude or direct, อวบ serves as a polite or euphemistic way to describe someone as chubby.
How do you pronounce it?
uop
Did you know?
- The term อวบอัด can be used to describe things other than people, such as a flower bud that is bursting with growth.
- In Thai beauty standards, being อวบ is often preferred over being too thin, as it suggests a life of comfort and abundance.
- In Thailand, calling a baby อวบ is a high compliment, as plump cheeks are traditionally seen as a sign of health and prosperity.
Examples in context
- เด็กคนนี้แก้มอวบมากdek khon ni kaem uap makThis child has very chubby cheeks.
- เธอไม่ได้อ้วน แค่ดูอวบๆthoe mai dai uan khae du uap uapShe isn't fat, just looks a bit chubby.
- เขามีรูปร่างอวบสมส่วนkhao mi rup rang uap som suanHe has a chubby, well-proportioned figure.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual friend's new photo.
- ณิชา Nichaรูปนี้ดูอวบขึ้นหรือเปล่าrup ni du uap khuen rue plaoDoes she look a bit chubbier in this photo?
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatไม่นะ เธอดูอวบแบบสุขภาพดีmai na thoe du uap baep suk kha phap diNo, she looks healthily chubby.
- ณิชา Nichaนั่นสิ ดูน่ารักดีนะnan si du na rak di naTrue, she looks cute.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatใช่ ฉันก็ว่าอย่างนั้นchai chan ko wa yang nanYes, I think so too.
