phim nyub vaim
White Hmong
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Lao ຜີຍູ້ໄຫວ (phī nyū wai).(The monster who shakes and vibrates)
Noun
[edit]- A type of monster that makes loud screeches and has the strength to push and move trees also the ability to create strong winds to scare people.
Notes
[edit]Phim nyub vaim is sometimes abbreviated as P.N.V as to avoid spelling out its name due to superstitious belief. Also his name is to be avoid saying out loud due to superstitious belief.