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    Sigay (en. Cowrie)

    si-gay

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of shell commonly used as decoration or in trade.
    The cowrie is used as decoration in traditional tools in our country.
    Ang sigay ay ginagamit na palamuti sa mga tradisyonal na kagamitan sa ating bansa.
    The cowrie can also be considered a symbol of wealth in some cultures.
    In the past, the cowrie became a symbol of social status.
    Sa nakaraan, ang sigay ay naging simbolo ng katayuan ng lipunan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shells
    many goods or decorations made of cowrie.
    mga sigay

    Related Words

    shell
    A common term for shells or the skins of aquatic animals.
    shell

    Slang Meanings

    A gathering of people, often outside or among passengers in public vehicles.
    There are always crowds (sigay) at the corner of our barangay.
    Laging umaabot sa kalye ang mga sigay sa may kanto ng barangay natin.
    A term for overflowing drinks or an excessive number of people.
    The crowd (sigay) here at the party, the house is packed!
    Ang sigay dito sa party, punung-puno ang bahay!
    Talk or conversation that is often pointless.
    There are so many pointless chats (sigay) during lunch break; we didn't discuss anything important!
    Ang daming sigay sa lunch break; wala naman tayong napag-usapan na importante!