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    Humiyaw (en. To shy away)

    /hu.mi.jaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of avoiding or escaping from a situation or person.
    He shied away from speaking in front of the crowd.
    Siya ay humiyaw sa pakikipag-usap ng harapan.
    The feeling of fear or hesitation that causes retreat.
    He shied away from his feelings when he saw the big dog.
    Humiyaw siya sa kanyang nararamdaman nang makita ang malaking aso.
    Exhibiting an adjective in the act of retreating from a challenge.
    He shied away from the challenge of taking the exam.
    Humiyaw siya mula sa hamon ng pagkuha ng eksamin.

    Etymology

    from the root 'hiya,' which means fear or hesitation

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shied away from the opportunity
    hesitated to accept an offer or opportunity
    humiyaw sa pagkakataon

    Related Words

    shame
    The feeling of modesty or fear of embarrassment.
    hiya

    Slang Meanings

    Screaming like it slapped the air.
    He was so happy, he screamed like it slapped the air when he won!
    Ang saya saya niya, humiyaw siya na parang nakasampal sa hangin nung nanalo siya!
    Screaming loudly as if something went wrong.
    Why did he scream like that? It's like my brother had an accident!
    Bakit siya humiyaw ng ganyan? Parang nagkaaberya ang kapatid ko!