iwas-pusoy

Tagalog

Etymology

From iwas (“avoidance”) +‎ pusoy (“Chinese poker”), literally “poker dodge”, in reference in avoiding being scooped in the game.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˌʔiwas puˈsoj/ [ˌʔiː.wɐs pʊˈsoɪ̯]
  • Rhymes: -oj
  • Syllabification: i‧was-pu‧soy

Adjective

iwas-pusóy (Baybayin spelling ᜁᜏᜐ᜔ᜉᜓᜐᜓᜌ᜔) (idiomatic)

  1. deliberately avoiding actions or sacrificing opportunities especially when the odds are unfavorable, intended to minimize negative outcomes and possibly secure a later advantage; minimaxing

Derived terms

  • mag-iwas-pusoy
  • umiwas-pusoy
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