Mamaybay (en. To walk slowly)

/ma-mai-baɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of careful movement or walking.
Maria walks slowly along the shore while observing the waves.
Mamaybay si Maria sa tabi ng dalampasigan habang sinusuri ang mga alon.
Walking without haste.
Let's walk slowly in the park to enjoy the scenery.
Mamaybay tayo sa parke upang tamasahin ang tanawin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to walk through hardships
Slowly facing the challenges of life.
mamaybay sa kahirapan

Related Words

shoreline
The way of walking or moving along a road or shoreline.
baybayin

Slang Meanings

Flirty girl
Ana always shows off her body, really feeling like a mamaybay.
Laging nagpapakita ng katawan si Ana, feeling mamaybay talaga.
Chatterbox or talkative
With how you talk, you really are a mamaybay, that’s why it took us so long to finish the group project.
Kung pagsalita mo mamaybay ka, kaya ang tagal nating natapos sa group project.
A bit of a sweet talker
I can't tell if he's serious, he really is a mamaybay when it comes to flirting.
Di ko na alam kung seryoso ba siya, mamaybay kasi kung makapag-flirt.