paypay1 n 1 fan. 2 k.o. thin, fan-shaped bivalve, found in sandy seabeds, of no food value. v [A; b] fan s.o. paN- v [A; c6] fan oneself. Nagpamaypay ku sa kaalimúut, I fanned myself frantically, it was so hot.
paypay2 = [palaypay].
payramid n 1 pyramid in gymnastics. 2 the Pyramids of Egypt. v [A1; b6] form a pyramid in gymnastics.
payr-awut v [A; a2] dismiss s.o. from a job or position. Payr-awtun ang mga kaswal, All casual employees will be dismissed.
payriks n pyrex, a k.o. heat-resistant glassware.
payring v [A1; b(1)] fire on s.o., for there to be gunfire. Manlukluk ta sa dì pa magpayring, Let’s get out of the way before the firing starts. — layin n firing line. — pin n firing pin in a rifle. — iskwad n firing squad.
payta = [palata].
payting ispírit n will to fight or play under stress or against odds. Lúpig siya, piru may payting ispírit, He was outclassed but he had a fighting spirit.
payting pis n 1 fighting fish. 2 pornographic movies.
paytir a having a fighting spirit, esp. in defending one’s position or what one thinks is right. Paytir kaáyung sinadúra. Wà mag-apas nga pasublì, That senator is a great fighter for his cause, because he isn’t interested in reelection. v [B126] become a fighter for what one thinks is right.