Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

From pa- +‎ laboy.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /paˈlaboj/, [pɐˈla.boɪ̯]
  • Hyphenation: pa‧la‧boy

Adjective edit

palaboy (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜎᜊᜓᜌ᜔)

  1. vagrant; vagabond
    Synonyms: layas, bagamundo, libot, gala, ligaw
  2. allowed or free to graze, feed, or forage anywhere (of animals)
    Synonyms: alpas, bulos

Derived terms edit

Noun edit

palaboy (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜎᜊᜓᜌ᜔)

  1. vagrant; vagabond; wanderer
    Synonym: bagamundo
  2. bum; loafer; hobo
    Synonym: hampaslupa