Abayo

A word that is used to replace 'sayonara' ("goodbye") or 'matane' ("see you soon") at the end of a sentence in colloquial Japanese speech. It can be translated into English as "see ya" or "catch ya later".

It is part of the Tokyo Shitamachi dialect and used to be a very popular informal slang expression used primarily by boys and men until sometime ago. Its usage has declined in the past 20 years.

Contrary to what the previous poster has written, it is not necessarily a rude way to say "bye" or only used when you are angry at someone. Although (just like most slang words) if used in the proper context it may be interpreted as being dismissive or sarcastic.

(in typical colloquial Tokyo Japanese):
"Ore uchi ni kairu kara matta ashita na. Abayo!"

Translation: "I am going to go home now so i'll see you tomorrow. See ya!"

by harlem999 July 6, 2010

Abayaga

Noun: the fictional monster that enters your house when you're sleeping and leaves suspicious white stains upon your bed sheets.

"His bedding is crusty, he must have had a visit from the Abayaga again"

by MrT-maybe January 12, 2023

Abayo

Non-common way to say goodbye to your arch enemy before trying to kill each others.

"Izaya."
"What?"
"Abayo."
"...Yes, this is a goodbye"

by Abayomyass May 20, 2016

Grandmaster Jonathan Makiling Abaya

Grandmaster Jonathan Makiling Abaya is the founder and originator of Jendo Filipino Martial Arts based on his own concept and principles called - "Tri-Force" or the "Tatlong Lakas".

Grandmaster Jonathan Makiling Abaya founded Jendo in Mandaluyong City in 1973.

by Teresita I. Biscaro April 7, 2008

Abaya

a full-length, sleeveless outer garment worn by Arabs

Man my head is so cold that I need my Abaya

by Water_Bottle 💧 March 9, 2019

Abayneh

A cool person

Abayneh Is such a cool guy

by 1Unknown5 December 2, 2021

Abay

1. A famous Kazakh poet, writer and philosopher.
2. A boy who is very smart and careful.

He is so abay!:)

by Jan4ik February 6, 2010