Ayuno (en. Fast)

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Synonyms

Fasting or to hold off from eating, often in a casual or humorous way.

I feel like I'm fasting while my classmates are having fun at the buffet.

Para akong ayuno, ang saya naman ng mga kaklase ko sa buffet.

A trendy detox phase, usually among health-conscious people.

My friend said we should fast to look healthy on Instagram.

Sabi ng tropa ko, mag-ayuno daw kami para magmukhang healthy sa Instagram.

A way to complain about being hungry without actually meaning to fast.

This project is taking so long, I feel like I've been fasting from hunger!

Ang tagal ng project, parang nag-ayuno na ako sa gutom!