Istambay (en. Loiter)

is-tam-bay

Synonyms

  • nag-aabang
  • nakatambay

Slang Meanings

A person who has nothing to do, loitering around on the street.
It seems like he's just been hanging out at the corner all day.
Para bang istambay lang siya buong araw sa kanto.
Listening or bothering others without much benefit for yourself.
I might just look like a bystander if I just listen to your story.
Baka magmukha akong istambay kung makikinig lang ako sa kwento mo.
A group of friends who hang out and spend time together.
There are always friends hanging out here at the house when there's no school.
Parating may istambay dito sa bahay kapag walang pasok.