Hiligaynon
(Probably derived from the Spa. mio-my, mine). To be egoistic, selfish; to be concerned only about oneself; to silently disregard or ignore petitions, questions, etc. made by others. Nagapamiyómíyo lang siá, ápang sa waláy duhádúha may madámù siá nga pílak. He just keeps his own counsel, but he certainly has much money. Sa tungâ sang pamiyómíyo kag paiyáíya sang kalabánan sa karón nga panahón may ibán pa man nga mga táo nga may patugsíling kag pasunáid sa íla isigkatáo. Amongst the egoism and selfishness of the majority now-a-days there still remain some who have consideration and regard for their neighbours. (see paiyáíya).
Hiligaynon
Dim. of tóro. Also: the hump (hunch) on the neck of a bull or other animal. Also: to thrash, punish severely, maltreat with blows and kicks. Kon maábtan konó níla ang nagapangáwat (nagapangawát) sang búnga sang íla mga tanúm torótoróhon níla sa waláy duhádúha. They say that, if they can get hold of the person who steals their crops they'll-drub him,-beat him black and blue-, give him a hiding,-tan his hide. (see tarítári, bakábáka, pákas).
Hiligaynon
Doubt, suspense of judgment, uncertainty, indecision, hesitation. (see lamá-lamá, kaduháduháan).
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