Ikayin (en. To do one's best)
i-ka-yin
Synonyms
- pagsikapan
- pagpupursigi
Slang Meanings
To pretend to be busy or have problems.
He seems to be ikayin, but he's just chilling at home.
Parang ikayin siya, pero chill lang naman siya sa bahay.
Finding an excuse to not join an activity.
He always has an ikayin when there's an outing, he just doesn't want to join.
Lagi siyang may ikayin pag may lakad, ayaw lang talagang sumama.