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    Payupoy (en. Fondness)

    pa-yu-poy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term referring to a strong liking or admiration for a person or thing.
    I have a fondness for her talent in music creation.
    May payupoy ako sa kanyang talento sa paglikha ng musika.

    Etymology

    The word 'payupoy' comes from the term 'payu' meaning positioned or standing, and 'poy' used as an adjective in the context of desire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has a fondness for him/her
    has a strong liking or admiration for him/her
    may payupoy sa kanya

    Related Words

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    A deep feeling of liking or caring for a person.
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    Slang Meanings

    Super fun or enjoyable
    The party last night was payupoy!
    Ang payupoy ng party kagabi!
    An advantage or upper hand
    He has a payupoy in the race because of his experience.
    May payupoy siya sa karera dahil sa kanyang karanasan.
    A famous or popular person
    Right now, the payupoy in school is the new artista.
    Ngayon, ang payupoy sa school ay yung bagong artista.