Mulay (en. To hover)
/mu'lay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of flying around or fluttering.
The bird hovers over the lake.
Ang ibon ay mulay sa ibabaw ng lawa.
The act of uncertainly circling or gazing.
He hovered while waiting for his friend.
Nagmulay siya habang nag-aabang sa kanyang kaibigan.
Etymology
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Common Phrases and Expressions
hovering around
frequent flying or hanging around.
mulay-mulay
Related Words
to fly
The action of flying from one place to another.
lumipad
Slang Meanings
Favorite or popular food.
The mulay of people now is street food.
Ang mulay ng mga tao ngayon ay mga street food.
As a call for a celebration or party.
There's a mulay in the barangay later, let's go!
May mulay sa barangay mamaya, tara na!
A cool or impressive thing.
Wow, your new cellphone is so mulay!
Grabe, ang mulay ng bagong cellphone mo!