1-2-3 en · VERB · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /wʌn tuː θɹiː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /wʌn tu θɹi/ (General-American)
Etymology
Possibly the three steps of riding a jeepney, from Tagalog sakay (“ride”), hintay (“wait”), alis (“leave”), wherein it notably lacks the step of paying for the fare. Another possible source is the saying of "1, 2, 3" before jumping off a jeepney without paying.
Meanings
- (Philippines, colloquial) The act of not paying for the fare when riding a jeepney.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2-3ing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| 1-2-3s | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| 1-2-3ed | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| 1-2-3ed | Tense=Past | lexicographic |