From root: tama
Usage Note
Patama refers to a remark or social media post aimed at a specific person without naming them directly.
Examples
" Patama ba iyan sa akin? "
Natural Translation
Is that an indirect dig at me?
Literal Translation
Indirect-insult question that to me?
" Huwag mo akong bigyan ng patama. "
Natural Translation
Don't give me any indirect insults.
Literal Translation
Don't you me give of indirect insult.
" Alam ng lahat na patama sa kaniyang dating kaibigan ang post niya, kahit walang pangalang binanggit doon. "
Natural Translation
Everyone knew her post was an indirect dig at her former friend, even though no name was mentioned in it.
Literal Translation
Knew of-the all that indirect-insult to her former friend the post her, even-though no name mentioned there.
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