Mayo (en. Mayonnaise)

ma-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sauce made from eggs and oil commonly used on sandwiches and salads.
He added mayo to his sandwich.
Nagdagdag siya ng mayo sa kanyang sandwich.
A sauce that may have other ingredients such as mustard or vinegar.
The mayo she made has garlic in it.
Ang mayo na ginawa niya ay may halong bawang.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just mayo
More appropriate to use mayo as a sauce instead of other types.
Mayo na lang

Related Words

sauce
A mixture used to flavor or accompany food.
sarsa

Slang Meanings

Lubricating or beautifying agent
My mayo on the sandwich is so delicious!
Ang mayo ko sa sandwich ay sobrang sarap!
Hope everyone else is as happy
Even with just mayo, I'm so happy today!
Kahit mayo lang, pero ang saya saya ko today!
Full of life
At Ethel's party, I felt like I had mayo in my body, so full of life!
Ang party ni Ethel, para akong may mayo sa katawan, buhay na buhay!