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gay go

adjective
Hanoi [ɣaj˧˧ ɣɔ˧˧]Huế [ɣaj˧˧ ɣɔ˧˧]Saigon [ɣa(ː)j˧˧ ɣɔ˧˧] browser voice
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gay go means tough; difficult; hard.

Meanings of gay go in English

Adjective

  1. tough; difficult; hard

Etymology

-o reduplication (A tone) of gay.

Frequently asked questions

What does gay go mean in English?

gay go (adjective) means "tough; difficult; hard".

How do you pronounce gay go?

IPA: Hanoi [ɣaj˧˧ ɣɔ˧˧]; Saigon [ɣa(ː)j˧˧ ɣɔ˧˧]. Tones: gay — level tone (ngang), go — level tone (ngang).

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