Meaning of *atsay

*atsay

Cebuano

gi- euphemism for giátay, an expression of displeasure at someone’s behavior. Giatsay ka ba nga natúlug ka man dihà? What are you doing sleeping there? Are you crazy?


atsay

Cebuano

n. 1. kept woman, paramour (coarse). 2. maid of all work, servant (coarse); v. 1. become a mistress, manage to get a mistress. Nakaatsay na kug mistísa, Dung, Let me tell you, son, I have already had a mistress of Spanish blood. Giatsayan ka lang nákù. Tinúud kung asáwa, arun ka masáyud, You think I’m your mistress? Well, in case you didn’t know, I’m your wife; 2. be paid female help. Nakaatsay na ku sa tagasinyur istap, I’ve already tasted what it’s like to be a helper to the Senior Staff.