mahayahay

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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ hayahay.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: ma‧ha‧ya‧hay
  • IPA(key): /mahaˈjahaj/ [ma.haˈja.haɪ̯]
  • IPA(key): /maʔaˈjaʔaj/ [ma.ʔaˈja.ʔaɪ̯] (h-dropping)

Adjective

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mahayáhay (intensified mahayahayon, Basahan spelling ᜋᜑᜌᜑᜌ᜔)

  1. cool; balmy; airy
  2. fresh; refreshing
    Synonym: presko
  3. breezy
    Synonyms: maduros, maparos, mahangin