kampay

Tagalog

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: kam‧pay
  • IPA(key): /kamˈpaj/, [kɐmˈpaɪ̯]

Etymology 1

Possibly from Chinese [Term?], but Zorc (1985) does not think so and points to a more native origin. Compare Western Bukidnon Manobo kapěy.

Noun

kampáy

  1. movement of the arms and legs while walking
  2. flap (movement of the bird's wings while flying)
    Synonyms: kampang, kiya

Etymology 2

From Japanese 乾杯(かんぱい) (kanpai).

Alternative forms

Noun

kampáy

  1. toast; cheers (salutation while drinking alcohol)
    Synonym: tagay
    • 1989, Reuel Molina Aguila, Tomas F. Agulto, Ariel N. Valerio, Gatilyo: Galian 7‎, Kalikasan Press, page 11:
      Sa kampay ng kamay bawat tagay isang kampai Sabay sigaw ng ating mga hinaing. Walang nakaunawa sa ating winika't Kalooban pagkat tayo nga ang nandayuhang Ngayo'y nagsasaya't lumilimot.

Further reading
  • “kampay”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2018
  • Zorc, David Paul (1981) Core Etymological Dictionary of Filipino: Part 2‎, page 73
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