baduy

Tagalog

Etymology

From English bad +‎ -oy. Compare abnoy.

Pronunciation
  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /baˈduj/ [bɐˈduɪ̯]
  • Rhymes: -uj
  • Syllabification: ba‧duy

Adjective

badúy (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜇᜓᜌ᜔)

  1. (slang) uncool; lame; unfashionable; in poor taste; out of style
    Synonyms: chaka, jologs
    Baduy daw ang magsalita ng Tagalog.
    They say it's not cool to speak Tagalog.
  2. (slang) unkempt; with sloppy clothing (of someone)
    Synonym: lusyang

Further reading
  • Zorc, R. David, San Miguel, Rachel (1993) Tagalog Slang Dictionary, Manila: De La Salle University Press, →ISBN, page 11
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