EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
clown, jester, buffoon...
pitcher...
pitcher...
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FIL: Isang tao na nagpapatawa sa pamamagitan ng mga kilos na katawa-tawa o hangal; isang payaso.
EN: clown, jester, buffoon
Before 'clown' became a modern insult for someone acting foolishly online, we had 'lukayo.' It's the classic court jester, the guy whose job is to be silly. Today, you might call your friend who's always making corny jokes or doing funny dances a 'lukayo.' It's less of an insult and more of a 'you're such a goofball' term.
From Spanish "lacayo" (lackey, footman), which evolved in meaning in Tagalog to refer to a jester or clown.
Can be used affectionately or as a mild insult for someone acting foolishly.
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🇵🇭 Ang hari ay may isang lukayo na laging nagpapangiti sa kanya.
🇺🇸 The king has a jester who always makes him smile.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang mag-asal-lukayo sa harap ng mga bisita.
🇺🇸 Don't act like a buffoon in front of the guests.
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