Pumakyaw (en. Buy in bulk)

pu-ma-kyaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A method of purchasing where all products or services are bought at once.
He bought all the vegetables in bulk for his store.
Pumakyaw siya ng mga gulay para sa kanyang tindahan.
Conducting a transaction that involves large quantities.
He often buys clothes in bulk during sales.
Madalas siyang pumakyaw ng damit para sa 'sale'.

Etymology

from the term 'pakyaw' meaning 'buy everything'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

buying products in large quantities
purchasing a large amount of a product
pumakyaw ng produkto

Related Words

pakyaw
The term 'pakyaw' refers to buying all products or services in one transaction.
pakyaw
pabili
An action of asking someone to buy something for you.
pabili

Slang Meanings

Buy in bulk
He bought a lot of t-shirts for the event.
Pumakyaw siya ng mga t-shirt para sa event.
Overdoing or excessive buying
He can't leave anymore because he bought all the supplies.
Di na niya kayang umalis, kasi pumakyaw na siya ng lahat ng bilihin.
Was tricked or fooled in a deal
He bought in bulk on a bargain but just got fooled.
Pumakyaw siya sa bargain ngunit na-budol lang.