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    Taboy (en. Shoo)

    /taˈbɔɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To hit or throw an object.
    You need to shoo away the leftover food outside.
    Kailangan mong taboyin ang natirang pagkain sa labas.
    To expel or remove a person or animal from a place.
    He tried to drive the cat away from his home.
    Sinubukan niyang taboyin ang pusa mula sa kanyang tahanan.
    To give a signal for a person or animal to leave.
    Use your hand to shoo him away.
    Gamitin mo ang iyong kamay para taboyin siya.

    Etymology

    From the word 'taboy' meaning to throw or expel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shoo away the rat
    Drive the rat away from a place.
    taboy ang daga

    Related Words

    itaboy
    A verb form that refers to expelling or removing.
    itaboy

    Slang Meanings

    A person who doesn't care; very chill.
    Bro is just taboy, even when it's raining, he's not afraid to go out.
    Taboy lang si Kuya, kahit na nagra-rain, di siya takot lumabas.
    Not doing anything; just hanging out.
    We're just here at the corner, taboy.
    Dito lang kami sa kanto, taboy lang.
    Being friendly or cool with everyone.
    He's so taboy, everyone is his friend.
    Sobrang taboy niya, lahat kaibigan niya.