Uroy (en. Kamao)

/uˈrɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of massage or treatment for the body.
The uroy is used to relax the muscles.
Ang uroy ay ginagamit upang ma-relax ang mga kalamnan.
A form of traditional medicine in communities.
Many people rely on uroy for their ailments.
Maraming tao ang umaasa sa uroy para sa kanilang mga karamdaman.

Etymology

It originates from the Tagalog word 'uro' which means 'to heal' or 'to care for'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Healing of emotions
Care or attention to a person's emotional state.
Uroy ng damdamin

Related Words

uro
Root word related to care or healing.
uro
gamot
Any substance used for the treatment of diseases.
gamot

Slang Meanings

Sexual encounter or hookup.
There were so many hookups at the party last night!
Ang dami ng uroy sa party kagabi!
A casual fling or affair.
I don't want anything serious, I just want a fling.
Hindi ko gusto yung seryoso, gusto ko lang ng uroy.
To have fun or enjoy oneself, often in a romantic or sexual context.
Come on, let's have some fun tonight!
Tara, mag-uroy tayo tonight!