jay
adv
LanguageIlocano (Philippines)
Meaning- clipping of idjay
- that
- A short form of the word 'idjay', used to point to a place or object that is further away.
Apay nga adda ka jay?
Why are you there?
Part of speechadv
Usage noteCommonly used in informal speech instead of 'idjay'.
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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.