Bigaw (en. Tide)

bi-gaw

Synonyms

begging or asking for help using a painful situation

I saw him begging on the corner, so I gave him some change.

Nakita ko siya na nagbi-bigaw sa kanto, kaya't binigyan ko siya ng konting barya.

receiving help without expecting anything in return

I hope you won't beg from me, so I'll help you to the best of my ability.

Sana huwag kang magbigaw sa akin, kaya't tutulungan kita sa abot ng aking makakaya.

pretending to be in need to gain sympathy

He rarely begs, but when he needs a favor, he suddenly plays the victim.

Minsan lang siya magbigaw, pero kapag kailangan niya ng pabor, biglang nagbabalat-kayo.