tama
Pronunciation: /ˈtamaʔ/
“tama” is a Tagalog word. Its 12 meanings in English:
adjective
noun
- right answer; correct answer
- right thing to do; morally good or proper act
- successful hit, strike, or shot
- wound caused by a hit or shot (of a bullet, arrow, etc.)
- kick (stimulation provided by an intoxicating substance, such as drugs or alcohol)
- craziness; insanity (of a person)
- winning numbers (in a lotto, etc.)
- right fit or adjustment
Etymology
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tamaq (“appropriate, suitable; fit together; hit the mark”). Also possibly from Malay utama (“perfect”), ultimately from Sanskrit उत्तम (uttama, “excellent”).
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