Etymology

Red Bull

Today it means: A serving of Red Bull. Full definition →

Thai กระทิงแดง
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  1. Thai · calque ofกระทิงแดง
  2. English todayRed Bull

Calque of Thai กระทิงแดง (krathing daeng, literally “red gaur”), the drink that inspired Red Bull.

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