List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter P - Page 175

To count up to seven and begin again at one. Pitópitohá ang pagísip sang maís. Count out the maize-cobs in sevens. Also: A seven months old fetus.

To pick for "Blind man" in a game. Each partaker puts one finger into the open hand of the leader; he whose finger is caught in the suddenly closed hand has to be "Blind man", or the like. "Pitópíto, dákpa si Beníto, kay nangáwat (nanákaw) sing (kang) tubó". "Pitópíto, catch Benito, for he has stolen sugar cane" (one of the doggerels sung by children).

A kind of palm much used for decorating purposes.

To wriggle, squirm, move, stir as a worm crawling on the ground. (see híwos, etc.).

Dim. and Freq. of pítok.

To strike or slap with the fingers or with the whole open hand. Pitósi siá sa likód, sa bútkon, etc. Slap him on the back, on the arm, etc. (see lágpì, pípì, pípi, támpà, lipát, etc.).

See bútò, id.

(Sp. petroleo) Petroleum, mineral oil, kerosene, lamp-oil. (see gas, agás).

A kind of cabbage.

(Probably from the Sp. peche, pechina) Trifles, things of little value or importance, trivial or paltry matters; the common run, ordinary people, poor folks. May ginabalígyà dirâ nga nanarîsárì nga pitsépítse. Various little things (refreshments) are sold (served) there. Pitsépítse silá nga mga táo. They are ordinary, simple common people. (see girígirí, witíwití, timáwa, kagagmayán, karintukáy).

(Sp. pichel) Pitcher, mug, tankard, water-pot, especially one used with a wash-basin.

(Perhaps from the Sp. pecho, cuerno) A toothed metal plate with holes for the fingers, worn on the hand and used for fighting. A well aimed blow from a hand armed with a "pitsokwérno" may kill a man. A sort of iron cestus. (see kaboráta-a slung shot).

(Sp. pichon) A young pigeon or dove.

Button, knob, stud. Pítyong-kilás. An electric button. Itúm-ok mo ang ímo kamomóo sa pítyong-kilás. Press your thumb against the electric button. (see pútyong, botón, botónes).

To cry, whine, utter shrill cries of complaint, distress, pain, protest, etc. (see tiángak, tiyángak).

See piokós-a home-made cigar.

(Sp. pellón) Pelisse, a lady's or child's long outer garment.

Closed, etc. See pióng.

To shut, close. See píong.

See payósan-tapering, etc.