Search result(s) - hóhon

Yes, yea; to say yes, connive, consent. Naghóhon siá. He consented. He said yes. (see hóo, hóod, hóon).

Dim. and Freq. of hóhon. Nagahohónhóhon siá, ápang walâ man siá sing katuyoán sa pagtúman. He says "yes, yes", but has no intention of making good his word. (see hóon, hóhon).

To tireout, fatigue, weary, wearout, exhaust. Hagóa siá sa trabáho. Tire him out with work. Ginhágò siá sang pagtánum. He was exhausted from planting rice. Ihágò ko sa íya iníng trabáho. I'll give him this tiresome job. Patrabahóhon ko siá túbtub nga mahágò siá. I'll make him work till he becomes tired-out. (see búdlay, lúyà, luyâ, pául).

To strike, whip, cane, thrash, flog, beat, trounce, etc. Hípus kamó, kay kon dílì parehóhon ko kamó nga tanán sang hánot. Be quiet, or I will punish you all equally. Hanóta siá. Give him a whipping. Hanóti siá sa likód. Flog him on the back. Ihánot mo sa íya iníng sinélas. Beat him with these slippers. (see búnal, hámpak, etc.).