Hayok (en. Voracious)
ha-yok
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Indicates excessive desire or thirst.
He is voracious for knowledge and always reads books.
Siya ay hayok sa kaalaman at palaging nagbabasa ng mga libro.
Expresses intense hunger or longing.
He ate voracious food after a long day at work.
Kumain siya ng mga hayok na pagkain pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'hayok', meaning 'in a state of desire.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
voracious for life
Desiring more experiences or pleasure in life.
hayok sa buhay
Related Words
hunger
The feeling of lack or shortage of food.
pagkagutom
excessive craving
Refers to the effect of excessive attraction to something.
siyang
Slang Meanings
very hungry
Damn, I'm so hungry for food, I can't take it anymore!
Grabe, hayok na ako sa pagkain, di na ako makatiis!
super sour
Your face looks so sour, I might get mad.
Ang hayok ng pagmumukha mo, parang magagalit na ako.
persistent
A person who's so eager for someone, busy texting them.
Yung taong hayok na hayok sa isang tao, abala sa pag-text.