bay

The Bisaya word for buddy is “bay”.

NounExpressions

English Meaning

buddy / pal (casual term of address between friends)

BAY

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Short for 'kaibay' — used among close male friends, similar to 'bro' or 'mate'.

1. “Kumusta na, bay?”

“How are you, buddy?”

bai

friend / mate (informal term of address)

Higala

Friend

dong

term of address for a young boy or younger male

Bisaya

bay

English

buddy / pal (casual term of address between friends)

Pronunciation

BAY

Part of Speech

Noun