Bayuhin (en. Slap)

/ba.ju.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action of 'bayo' or 'to strike'.
He slapped the tree down to the ground.
Nag-bayuhin siya ng puno tungo sa lupa.
To carry out an action or step with emphasis.
He needs to slap the student’s muzzle to get their attention.
Kailangan niyang bayuhin ang hasang ng mag-aaral upang makuha ang atensyon nito.

Etymology

Originated from the root word 'bayo' meaning 'to knock' or 'to strike'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slap the head
Expressing a strong call for attention.
bayuhin ang ulo

Related Words

strike
An action of hitting or slapping an object.
bayo

Slang Meanings

to continue or progress in something
Go ahead, just bayuhin that, we're almost done!
Sige lang, bayuhin mo lang 'yan, malapit na tayong matapos!
to help each other or work together on something
As long as we bayuhin this, we can totally do it!
Basta't bayuhin natin 'to, kayang-kaya natin 'to!