timbs

See also: Timbs

Tagalog

Etymology

From clipping of timba +‎ -s. The word timba means “bucket; pail”. The word bucket in turn is homophonic with Tagalog baket, colloquial spelling of bakit (“why”).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˈtimbs/ [ˈt̪ɪmbs]
  • Rhymes: -imbs
  • Syllabification: timbs

Adverb

timbs (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜒᜋ᜔ᜊ᜔ᜐ᜔) (slang, dated)

  1. why
    Synonym: bakit

Usage notes

  • Mostly used by young people belonging in the social upper class especially in Manila.
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