จุ๊บๆ
jup jup
The English phrase "kiss kiss" is translated into Thai as จุ๊บๆ (jup jup).
จุ๊บๆ is an affectionate expression used to send kisses, frequently appearing in text messages or on social media as a way to end a conversation warmly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word จุ๊บ is an onomatopoeic representation of the sound of a kiss.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
จุ๊บๆ is highly informal. It is typically used among close friends, romantic partners or when speaking to children.
How do you pronounce it?
jup jup
Did you know?
- When using จุ๊บๆ in text, some Thai speakers will intentionally misspell the vowel to make the word look 'rounder' or 'cuter' to the recipient.
- In Thai culture, the act of จุ๊บ is often performed on the cheek, as kissing on the lips is traditionally reserved for private settings and is less common in public than in Western cultures.
- Repeating the word as จุ๊บๆ is a common way in Thai to make an expression feel softer, cuter, and more rhythmic, a process known as reduplication.
Examples in context
- ฝันดีนะ จุ๊บๆfan di na chup chupGoodnight, kiss kiss.
- รักนะ จุ๊บๆrak na chup chupLove you, kiss kiss.
- ไปก่อนนะ จุ๊บๆpai kon na chup chupI'm going now, kiss kiss.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye over a video call before going to sleep.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinคืนนี้ฝันดีนะคะ ชลสิทธิ์khuen ni fan di na kha ChonlasitHave a good dream tonight, Chonlasit.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitฝันดีเหมือนกันครับ สิรินทร์fan di muean kan khrap SirinGoodnight to you too, Sirin.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinจุ๊บๆ นะคะchup chup na khaKiss kiss.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitจุ๊บๆ ครับchup chup khrapKiss kiss.
