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    Humaluyhoy (en. To hum a tune)

    /hu-mal-u-yhoy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A action that expresses sound from the mouth.
    He hummed while walking.
    Humaluyhoy siya habang naglalakad.
    Creating a musical sound accompanied by emotion.
    He hummed a cheerful melody.
    Humaluyhoy siya ng isang masayang himig.
    Singing without words or perhaps with vocal sounds.
    Sometimes he hummed as if singing.
    Minsan ay humaluyhoy siya na parang nag-aawit.

    Etymology

    It comes from the word 'haluyhoy' which means the combination of sound and action in bestowing wealth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Humming a tune
    Creating sound with joy.
    Humaluyhoy ng himig

    Related Words

    melody
    A series of sounds that follow a rhythm.
    himig
    song
    A form of music with lyrics and melody.
    awit

    Slang Meanings

    A lot of laughter or fun.
    The group was so much fun, there was a lot of humaluyhoy on the video call!
    Ang saya ng tropa, ang daming humaluyhoy sa video call!
    Having a hangover from intense drinking.
    That's okay, next time, let's make sure to avoid a humaluyhoy!
    Ayos lang yan, next time naman, bawal ang mahumahalay ng humaluyhoy!
    Not caring, just chilling despite what's happening around.
    Carla is always just humaluyhoy regardless of what's going on around her.
    Si Carla, laging humaluyhoy lang kahit anong mangyari sa paligid.