No. 630 in Thai
เคร
The Thai word "เคร" is slang, derived from "โอเค" (okay), and means "alright" or "agreed."
In a sentence
เครานี้ทำให้เขาดูสมาร์ทมากขึ้น
This beard makes him look more sophisticated.
In this sentence, 'เครา' refers to 'beard', emphasizing its appearance and effect on someone's look.
เคร่งครัดกับตารางเวลาเพื่อความสำเร็จ
Strictly adhere to the schedule for success.
Here, 'เคร่งครัด' uses the root 'เคร' in the sense of 'strict', describing a conscientious adherence.
ขอให้คุณเครทุกเรื่องง่ายในการเดินทางครั้งนี้
May everything go smoothly on your journey.
In this example, 'เคร' is colloquially used to represent everything being okay or going smoothly, derived from its usage in casual speech among peers.
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