"Panginyawat" is a word in HILIGAYNON
panginyáwat - To be avaricious,
covetous of more, be (inordinately) eager to
increase one’s possessions, to be selfish or
greedy; to be anxious to take advantage of,
to avail oneself of an opportunity. (cf.
pangunyádî, himulús).
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abáng - (B) Greediness, avarice, cupidity, covetousness; to be greedy or desirous of getting a larger share than others. Indì …
Read the complete definitionáwat - Of use, worth something, etc. See yáwat. (cf. yádì, pangunyádì, panginyáwat).
Read the complete definitionhingalában - To get—, take—, covet—, more than others, desire a larger share, be very selfish, outdo others, take the …
Read the complete definitionpalanginyáwat - Selfish, covetous, miserly, stingy, close-fisted, egoistic, egotistic. (cf. simót, ímot, dingót, panginyáwat, parapangunyádì).
Read the complete definitionpangunyádì - (B) To be very selfish or greedy, seek one’s own advantage, to overreach. Dî mo siá pagpangunyadían (pagpanginyawátan). …
Read the complete definitionyáwat - Of use, useful, serviceable, advantageous, worth something, profitable, not to be thrown away; to be of use, etc.; …
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