Piyambre (en. Waistcoat)

pee-yam-bray

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of garment worn over the upper clothing.
He wore his waistcoat with a beautiful design.
Suot niya ang kanyang piyambre na may magandang disenyo.
Garment that typically has no sleeves and fits over the chest.
The waistcoat is often worn on formal occasions.
Ang piyambre ay madalas na isinusuot sa mga pormal na okasyon.
A formal garment that provides a polished appearance.
He chose the black waistcoat for the wedding.
Pinili niya ang itim na piyambre para sa kasal.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'piñambre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wearing a waistcoat
wearing formal attire
suot na piyambre
white waistcoat
a waistcoat that is white, often used in weddings
puting piyambre

Related Words

tuxedo
A formal outfit typically worn on special occasions.
tuxedo

Slang Meanings

Founder or initiator of a business or organization.
He is the founder of the new cafe here in town.
Siya ang piyambre ng bagong cafe dito sa bayan.
A person who has the ability to start a project or idea.
The founder of the project is really good at networking.
Ang piyambre ng proyekto ay talagang mahusay sa networking.
A kind of slang for someone who is resourceful or enterprising.
He's very resourceful; whatever he wants to do, he accomplishes.
Sobrang piyambre niya, kahit anong gusto niyang gawin, nagagawa niya.