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magbata

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Etymology 1

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From mag- +‎ bata (stink, reek).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maɡbaˈtaʔ/ [maɡ.baˈtaʔ]
  • Hyphenation: mag‧ba‧ta

Verb

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magbatâ

  1. to smell stinky, stenchy; to reek
    Synonym: magbangog
    Antonym: maghamot

Etymology 2

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From mag- +‎ bata (lover).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maɡˈbataʔ/ [maɡˈba.taʔ]
  • Hyphenation: mag‧ba‧ta

Noun

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magbatà

  1. (Naga, informal) lovers
    Synonyms: mag-ilusyon, magpiday, magkatrato
  2. (Naga, informal) couple (not married)
    Synonym: mag-agom

Verb

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magbatà

  1. (Naga, informal) to court
    Synonyms: mag-ilusyon, magpiday
See also
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