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nónoy

Hiligaynon

A term of endearment for a boy; darling boy. (see tútò, nénè).


nonóy

Hiligaynon

The vocative of nónoy.


akáy

Hiligaynon

(B) Darling. A term of endearment used towards small girls, sweethearts, daughters, daughters-in-law and other near female relations. Diín si akáy? Where is darling? Ihátag iní sa kay akáy. Give this to darling. (see índay, gíngging, néna, nénè, néning, púngpung; the corresponding masculine terms are nónoy, tótò, tútò).


malí-máli

Hiligaynon

Dim. and Freq. of malí. Also: to insinuate, hint at, use indirect language, enlighten another's mind by allusions, speak in parables, often practised by one who wishes to obtain a favour from another or to come to an agreement, to throw out a "polite hint" in a round-about way. Ginmalímalíhan níya kamí nga ang íya nónoy buút mangasáwa sa ámon índay. He politely insinuated that his son wants to marry our daughter. Malímalíha ang paghámbal mo sa íla. Talk to them with polite insinuations or allusions. Nagamalímáli silá nga buút magsímpon sa ámon sang íla anák. They are insinuating their desire or wish of having their boy stay with us. Masúnsun ang hámbal sang Aton Ginúo malímáli. Our Lord often spoke in parables.


nénè

Hiligaynon

(Sp. nene) A boy infant, darling, baby, boy (as a term of endearment). (see tútò, nónoy). Also: a darling baby-girl. (see néna).



óntoy

Hiligaynon

(B) A term of endearment for boys or young men. (see nónoy, tútò, nénè).


óntoy

Hiligaynon

(B) A term of endearment for boys or young men. (see nónoy, tútò, nénè).