English

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Etymology

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From Tagalog saya (skirt). Literally, “under the skirt.”

Adjective

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under the saya (comparative more under the saya, superlative most under the saya)

  1. (Philippines) Henpecked

Noun

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under the saya (plural under the sayas)

  1. (Philippines) A henpecked husband or boyfriend.