Payipoy (en. Murmur)

paʊˈiːpɔɪ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound made by water flowing, usually in rivers or streams.
I heard the murmur of water from the brook.
Narinig ko ang payipoy ng tubig mula sa batis.
A slow sound of speaking that is like a whisper.
He asked me in a murmuring voice what happened.
Tinanong niya ako sa payipoy na boses kung ano ang nangyari.

Etymology

Pinagmulan ng salitang payipoy ay mula sa Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

murmur of the wind
The soft sound of the wind passing.
payipoy ng hangin
murmur of the water
The sound of water flowing in streams.
payipoy ng tubig

Related Words

soft sound
A sound that is not loud and often unnoticeable.
mahinang tunog

Slang Meanings

A mix of hardship and laughter, like fun annoying moments.
Our payipoy was so much during our outing, we couldn't stop laughing!
Sobra yung payipoy natin nung nagkasama tayo sa outing, walang tigil ang tawanan!
A remedy for heavy feelings, like a stress reliever.
When I'm super stressed, I payipoy with my friends.
Kapag sobrang stressed ako, nag-payipoy ako kasama ang mga barkada.