Tambay (en. Loiterer)

/ˈtæm.baɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who often goes to a place and stays there without a specific purpose.
The loiterers at the corner often chat.
Ang mga tambay sa kanto ay madalas na nagkukuwentuhan.
A person who wastes time in a place or activity.
He doesn't study because he prefers to loiter in the mall.
Hindi siya nag-aaral dahil mas gusto niyang maging tambay sa mall.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just loitering
Outside, doing nothing.
Tambay lang

Related Words

chill
A term often used to refer to relaxation or hanging out with friends.
chill

Slang Meanings

Chill
Join us, let's just chill at the corner.
Sama ka sa amin, tambay lang tayo sa kanto.
Hangout
I won't study anymore, I'll just hang out at home.
Di na ako mag-aaral, tambay na lang ako sa bahay.
Just relax
Come on, let's just relax at the park.
Tara, tambay tayo sa park, relax lang.
Goof around
We're just hanging out, goofing around at home.
Tambay lang kami, goof around lang sa bahay.