Gahis (en. Excessive)

/ɡaˈhis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Excessive spending or use of resources.
His extravagant spending caused debt.
Ang gahis ng kanyang pamimili ay nagdulot ng utang.

Etymology

From Spanish 'gajis', referring to extravagant or excessive spending.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excessive wealth use
labis na paggamit ng yaman.
gahis sa yaman

Related Words

squandering
Wasting time or resources.
gulang

Slang Meanings

beautiful or pretty but looks like it fell from the MRT.
Wow, her outfit is so gahi, it really looks like it came from the MRT!
Grabe, ang gahi ng outfit niya, parang nanggaling talaga sa LRT!
tough or not easily giving up.
This person is so gahi, no matter what challenges come, he doesn’t give up!
Ang gahi ng taong 'to, kahit anong pagsubok, hindi bumibigay!