bugay

See also: Bugay

Aklanon

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *beRay, compare Indonesian beri.

Verb

bugay

1. to give

Cebuano

Noun

bugay

1. (informal, nonstandard) female equivalent of bugoy

Hiligaynon

Noun

bugáy

1. gift, present
2. donation

Usage notes

This is almost exclusively used in reference to divine gifts of any sort, or things that were perceived as divine in origin.

Verb

bugáy

1. (charitable) to make a gift or donation