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Cebuano
Etymology
The supposed name of a lost girl on the day of 2012 Negros earthquake and used as a humorous explanation to the resulting tsunami scare in Cebu. Supposedly a man on bike was shouting for his daughter's name and was misheard causing people to run for high ground.
Homophonic translation of tsunami.
Interjection
Chona Mae
- (humorous) tsunami!