himasmas

Tagalog

Etymology

From him- +‎ basbas.

Pronunciation
  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /himasˈmas/ [hɪ.mɐsˈmas]
  • Rhymes: -as
  • Syllabification: hi‧mas‧mas

Noun

himasmás (Baybayin spelling ᜑᜒᜋᜐ᜔ᜋᜐ᜔)

  1. regaining of one's consciousness (from fainting or sleep)
    Synonym: pagkakamalay-tao
  2. regaining of one's sobriety (after drinking alcohol)

Derived terms
  • himasmasan
  • mahimasmasan

Further reading
  • “himasmas”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
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