tighoy

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /tiɡˈhoj/ [t̪ɪɡˈhoɪ̯]
• Rhymes: -oj
• Syllabification: tig‧hoy

Noun

tighóy (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜒᜄ᜔ᜑᜓᜌ᜔)

1. temporary stopping, mitigation, or reduction in intensity (of rain, strong winds, etc.)

   Synonyms: hulaw, paghulaw, tighaw, pagtighaw, hipa, paghipa, hupa, tila

2. (figurative) alleviation; temporary relief (from pain, difficulties, etc.)

Adjective

tighóy (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜒᜄ᜔ᜑᜓᜌ᜔)

1. reduced in intensity (of rain, strong winds, etc.)
2. in a state of temporary relief (from pain, difficulties, etc.)