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    Pangabit (en. Lure)

    paŋ.ɨ.bit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An object or strategy used to attract or entice other people.
    The fishermen's bait is the offspring that should be carefully cast into the water.
    Ang pangabit ng mga mangingisda ay mga supling na kailangang maingat na ihagis sa tubig.
    An attraction or stimulus for a person or animal to act or react.
    He used bait to attract the bird to his yard.
    Gumamit siya ng pangabit upang akitin ang ibon sa kanyang bakuran.

    Etymology

    Tagalog, from the root 'abit' meaning 'to hold' or 'to lure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fish lure
    a good type of bait used by fishermen.
    pangabit ng isda

    Related Words

    to lure
    The action of using bait to attract.
    mangabit

    Slang Meanings

    calling or waking someone up to be a partner
    She's my crush in the group, I really like her!
    Siyang pangabit ko sa barkadahan, sobrang crush ko siya!
    flirting or courting with a playful twist
    He gave me a flirt to get to know me better.
    Nagbigay siya ng pangabit sa akin para makilala ko siya ng mas mabuti.