goyo
góyo with stress marks
fooled; deceived
Usage Note
Goyo is a colloquial slang term meaning to be tricked or duped. It is used among younger Filipinos and in casual conversation to describe someone who fell for a prank or was misled. The tone is usually lighthearted.
Examples
" Goyo ako sa biro niya. "
Natural Translation
I got fooled by his joke.
Literal Translation
Fooled I by joke his.
" Ayaw ko ng goyo. "
Natural Translation
I don't like being fooled.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of deception.
" Akala niya magaling siya, pero goyo pala siya ng kanyang kaibigan sa buong panloloko. "
Natural Translation
He thought he was clever, but it turned out he was fooled by his friend in the whole trick.
Literal Translation
Thought he clever he, but fooled apparently he by-the his friend in whole trick.
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