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    Palyat (en. Flop)

    /pah-lyat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A failure or breakdown of a plan that was executed.
    The project was a flop because it wasn't completed on time.
    Ang proyekto ay isang palyat dahil hindi ito natapos sa tamang oras.
    Execution that did not succeed.
    The director admits that his movie turned out to be a flop.
    Aminado ang direktor na ang kanyang pelikula ay naging palyat.
    An incident where something did not meet expectations.
    The exam results were a flop for his effort.
    Ang mga resulta ng pagsusulit ay isang palyat para sa kanyang pagsisikap.

    Etymology

    Origin: derived from the Spanish word 'palya'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    big flop
    a major breakdown or failure
    malaking palyat

    Related Words

    flopper
    A person or situation prone to flops.
    palyado

    Slang Meanings

    So much joy or happiness.
    The people at the party were so happy, they were all in palyat mode!
    Ang saya ng mga tao sa party, puro palyat sila!
    Wasting time.
    Don't mess around, we need to be serious about this project.
    Huwag kang magpalat, seryoso na tayo sa project na ito.
    Having wild or crazy fun.
    When we were there, it was all palyat, singing here and dancing there!
    Nung nandoon kami, puro palyat ang nangyari, awit dito, sayawan doon!