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    Mamis (en. Mamis)

    /ma.mis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform an act of approaching or catching, often with fish.
    Juan went mamis in the river to catch tilapia.
    Nag-mamis si Juan sa ilog upang manghuli ng tilapia.
    To grip or hold onto something.
    That child quickly mamis his toy robot.
    Mabilis na nag-mamis ang batang iyon sa kanyang laruang robot.

    Etymology

    The term 'mamis' originates from a Tagalog verb suggesting a specific way of catching.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Caught fish
    Searched for or caught fish.
    Nag-mamis ng isda

    Related Words

    fishing
    A common activity of catching fish in the sea or river.
    mangisda

    Slang Meanings

    Mom or mother in a cheerful context.
    Let's go, 'missus. It's really fun here!
    Sama na tayo, 'misis. Ang saya-saya dito!
    A term of endearment for a friend or acquaintance that's like a mother.
    Thank you, 'mamis, you are really kind!
    Salamat, 'mamis, ang bait mo talaga!
    A term of endearment for women.
    'Mamis, you look beautiful today!
    'Mamis, ang ganda mo ngayon!