timbs

See also: Timbs

Tagalog

Etymology

From clipping of timba +‎ -s. The word timba means “bucket; pail”. The word bucket in turn is homophonic with Tagalog baket, colloquial spelling of bakit (“why”).

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /ˈtimbs/ [ˈtimbs]
• Rhymes: -imbs
• Syllabification: timbs

Adverb

timbs (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜒᜋ᜔ᜊ᜔ᜐ᜔) (slang, dated)

1. why

   Synonym: bakit

Usage notes

• Mostly used by young people belonging in the social upper class especially in Manila.