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A modern shorthand for kratom, the tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The leaves have been chewed or brewed into tea (namtom) for centuries as a natural stimulant or pain reliever. The slang “KT” developed in Thailand as a quick, low-key way of referring to kratom in text messages, online chats, and street talk. It’s basically the English initials of kra-tom (the Thai word กระท่อม, pronounced gra-tôm), shortened to just “K” and “T.” The abbreviation caught on among younger users and spread through forums, music, and social media where people wanted a simple, coded way to talk about kratom without spelling it out.
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