Payamot (en. Punishment)

/pa-ja-mot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of punishment for wrongdoing.
The punishment for him led to his change.
Ang payamot sa kanya ay naging daan upang magbago siya.
A method of discipline.
The teacher wants punishment to be an effective method of discipline.
Nais ng guro na ang payamot ay maging epektibong paraan ng pagdidisiplina.

Etymology

Derived from a foreign language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

punished sin
a mistake with a designated punishment
naparusahang kasalanan

Related Words

mistake
an action or decision that is wrong or incorrect.
pagkakamali
discipline
rules or guidelines that set proper behavior.
disiplina

Slang Meanings

Unusual or not common appearance
Your outfit style is so payamot!
Ang style ng damit mo, payamot!
Super fun or chill vibes
The party was great; there were so many payamot people!
Ang saya ng party, ang daming payamot na tao!