Palayaw (en. Nickname)

/pɑˈla.jaw/

Synonyms

nickname, often used informally

My friends often call me 'Buboy' as a nickname.

Ang mga kaibigan ko ay madalas akong tawaging 'Buboy' bilang palayaw.

terms of endearment or casual names

Whatever you call him, that’s still a nickname.

Kahit anong tawag mo sa kanya, palayaw pa rin yun.

funny or quirky name

His nickname is 'Puto', because he loves rice cakes.

Yung palayaw niya 'Puto', kasi mahilig siya sa kakanin.