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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ abaw-abaw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maʔabawˈʔabaw/ [ma.ʔa.baʊ̯ˈʔa.baʊ̯]
  • Hyphenation: ma‧a‧baw‧a‧baw

Adjective

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maábaw-ábaw (intensified maabaw-abawon)

  1. haughty, aloof
    Synonym: matangal
  2. arrogant
    Synonym: hambogon

Verb

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maábaw-ábaw

  1. to be haughty, aloof
  2. to be arrogant
    Synonym: mahambog