Palayawan (en. Nickname)

/pa.la.ja.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A name given to a person that is not their real name.

He is known by his nickname 'Toto'.

Siya ay kilala sa palayawan niyang 'Toto'.

A name that reflects a characteristic or trait of a person.

His friend's nickname is 'Bibo' because of his lively personality.

Ang palayawan ng kanyang kaibigan ay 'Bibo' dahil sa kanyang masiglang personalidad.

A type of call or informal name used in closer friendships.

They use this nickname whenever they are together.

Ginagamit nila ang palayawan na ito tuwing nagsasama-sama sila.

Is that a nickname?

Do you want to know a person's nickname?

Palayaw nga ba?

nickname

In the context of names, it is used to refer to an unofficial name used in friendship.

palayaw

A term for unpleasant people or useless individuals.

Marco's buddy is like a palayawan, you can't trust him.

Parang palayawan yung tropa ni Marco, hindi mo siya pwedeng pagkatiwalaan.

A word used for disrespectful people.

I hope you don't turn out to be a palayawan, your name is nice.

Sana wag kang maging palayawan, maganda pa naman ang pangalan mo.