Tagalog

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Etymology

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Compare Malay gahaman.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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gahamán (Baybayin spelling ᜄᜑᜋᜈ᜔)

  1. greedy; covetous
    Synonyms: matakaw, makamkam, sakim
  2. threatening; bullying (of one having power and influence who tries to intimidate)

Noun

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gahaman (Baybayin spelling ᜄᜑᜋᜈ᜔)

  1. greed; covetousness
    Synonyms: takaw, katakawan, kasakiman, kakamkaman

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