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    Doyli (en. Doily)

    doj-li

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A small piece of fabric usually made of lace used as decoration on furniture or table.
    I spread a doily on the table for the guests.
    Kumalat ako ng doily sa ibabaw ng mesa para sa mga bisita.
    A decorative fabric that is usually white or has intricate designs.
    This doily has a beautiful floral design.
    Ang doily na ito ay may magandang disenyo ng bulaklak.
    A symbol of classical style in home decorations.
    The living room looked elegant with the doily on the coffee table.
    Nagmukhang eleganteng ang sala sa doily na nakapatong sa coffee table.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Chinese word 'dǒuyī', referring to a type of fabric.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    placed a doily
    An action of decorating using a doily.
    naglagay ng doily

    Related Words

    lace
    A soft and lacy fabric often used with doilies.
    lace
    placemat
    A piece of fabric or paper placed under food on the table, similar to a doily.
    placemat

    Slang Meanings

    Commonly used term for a close friend or buddy.
    Oh, you are always my buddy, no one else to hang out with!
    A, ikaw na namang mag-doyli, walang ibang makasama!
    A beautiful or attractive person, often used in casual conversations.
    Wow, she's so pretty, like a superstar! She's really doyli!
    Ang diba, ang ganda niya, parang superstar! Doyli talaga!