From root: payat
Usage Note
Payatot is a colloquial term for someone who is very skinny or skeletal. It is often used as a descriptive nickname.
Examples
" Payatot ang aso namin. "
Natural Translation
Our dog is scrawny.
Literal Translation
Scrawny the dog ours.
" Huwag mong asarin ang bata dahil payatot siya. "
Natural Translation
Don't tease the child because he/she is scrawny.
Literal Translation
Do not you tease the child because scrawny he/she is.
" Dati siyang payatot noong bata pa, pero ngayong adulto na siya ay malakas na ang katawan dahil sa ehersisyo. "
Natural Translation
He used to be scrawny when he was young, but now that he's an adult his body is strong because of exercise.
Literal Translation
Before he scrawny when child still, but now adult already he is strong already the body because of exercise.
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