Tsampoy (en. Frugal meal)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of food made from simple and inexpensive ingredients.

The tsampoy is often made for dinner by families on a budget.

Ang tsampoy ay madalas ginagawang hapunan ng mga pamilyang may badyet.

Food typically eaten when trying to save money.

He prepared tsampoy to save on their weekly grocery.

Nag-ayos siya ng tsampoy para makatipid sa kanilang lingguhang grocery.

Known as a term from Hiligaynon related to food.

Eat tsampoy

To eat or drink simple food.

Kumain ng tsampoy

homemade

Food cooked at home using fresh ingredients.

lutong bahay

like a casual dating situation without being too serious

I courted her, but we're just in a casual vibe.

Niligawan ko siya, pero sa tsampoy lang kami.

the thrill of being excited without commitment

I like our casual vibe, it's just fun!

Gusto ko yung tsampoy namin, ang saya lang!

just hanging out, not serious

Enough of the casual stuff, you want to get serious now.

Tama na ang tsampoy, gusto na kasing seryosohin niyo.