under the saya

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English

Etymology

From Tagalog saya (skirt). Literally, “under the skirt.”

Adjective

under the saya (comparative more under the saya, superlative most under the saya)

  1. (Philippines) Henpecked

Noun

under the saya (plural under the sayas)

  1. (Philippines) A henpecked husband or boyfriend.