patsoy-tsoy, walay lamoy

Cebuano

Alternative forms

• patsoy-tsoy, way lamoy

Etymology

Literally, “dressy, yet starving”. Originally used to describe luxurious teenagers whose parents may or may not be struggling to put food on the table.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: pa‧tsoy‧tsoy‧wa‧lay‧la‧moy

Adjective

patsoy-tsoy, walay lamoy

1. cool and fashionable, especially when used in contempt or as a joke
2. characteristic of a poseur

Noun

patsoy-tsoy, walay lamoy

1. a poseur