Bangkok:The Thai term "ตีเก" (Tee-ge) is traditionally used to describe something as counterfeit, inauthentic, substandard, or not of sufficient value, leading to its rejection. This concept originates from the world of amulets, where experts use the term to indicate that an amulet is not genuine.
According to Thai News Agency, the use of "ตีเก" has expanded beyond its original context and is now commonly employed as slang in everyday life and on social media. It is no longer restricted to assessing amulets but is applied to objects, food, actions, skills, and even relationships and tastes. This usage highlights something as "fake" or not meeting personal standards, often in a joking manner or as a generalization. For instance, if an Americano coffee is sweet, one might consider it "fake."
The Royal Institute Dictionary, 2011 Edition, defines "fake" as an adjective describing something counterfeit or an imitation intended to deceive into believing it is genuine. Figuratively, it also denotes something as worthless or unusable, aligning with the term "ตีเก" (J. Kae means untrue, fake).