EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to stand someone up, to flake on someone...
wake; vigil...
to hold a wake for...
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/dro-WING-an/
FIL: Sa kolokyal na gamit, ang kilos ng hindi pagtupad sa isang usapan o plano sa isang tao, na nag-iiwan sa kanya na naghihintay.
EN: to stand someone up, to flake on someone
The verb form of the slang "drowing". When someone "drowingan ka," it means they flaked on your plans. You were all dressed up, ready to go, and they hit you with the "Sorry, can't make it!" text 5 minutes before you're supposed to meet. The pain is real. It's the act of turning a solid plan into a mere "drowing."
Semantic shift from the literal verb, applied to the slang meaning of "drowing" (failed plan).
ROOT MEANING: a plan that won't happen, a flaked plan
Almost exclusively used in its slang meaning of flaking on a plan. Synonymous with "indianin".
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🇺🇸 Please don't stand me up on Saturday, I already got permission from my mom.
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