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Don’t Khmer to me
Used to tell someone not to be overly honest or straightforward with you.
Comes from the reputation of Cambodian (Khmer) people as being honest, loyal, and kind.
Comes from the reputation of Cambodian (Khmer) people as being honest, loyal, and kind.
A: “That outfit doesn’t look good on you.”
B: “Wow… don’t Khmer to me, just lie and say I look fine.”
B: “Wow… don’t Khmer to me, just lie and say I look fine.”
Don’t Khmer to me by Dowieries August 19, 2025