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    Taya (en. Bet)

    tá-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A word that refers to placing a bet or putting money or an item on a game or competition.
    He placed a bet on the boxing match.
    Naglagay siya ng taya sa laban ng boxing.
    The outcome of a gamble or game.
    He couldn't handle the bet because of his loss.
    Hindi siya nakalabas sa taya dahil sa kanyang pagkatalo.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'taya' meaning 'bet' or 'gamble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to place a bet
    to promise or invest something in an opportunity.
    magbigay ng taya
    bet of life
    a risk involving life.
    taya ng buhay

    Related Words

    gambling
    An activity involving betting money or value in a game or competition.
    sugal
    betting
    A social activity where people place bets on a game or event.
    pustahan

    Slang Meanings

    Ghetto term for 'small thing' or 'something worthless'
    That cellphone of yours is just taya, it's not even important.
    Parang taya lang yang cellphone mo, di naman yan mahalaga.
    Common term for friends without much to do.
    Come on, let's just chill here!
    Tara na, magtaya-taya lang tayo dito!
    Expression of being fearless or cool in a situation.
    Go for it, just be taya, it’s cool!
    Sige lang, go lang sa taya, cool lang!