Uyab

A Visayan (Southern-Philippines) term for girlfriend or boyfriend. It does not determine the gender however it has the same meaning. Not so long ago Visayans were very strict in terms of uyab-uyab (gf-bf relationships), today there are a lot of young individuals engaging in this activity and thus is one of the main causes of over population in the Philippines.

1. Hubag kaayo akoang uyab bai! EN, "Dude, my girlfriend is so hot!"

2. Ma-o na imung uyab dai? EN, "Girl, is that your boyfriend?"

3. Strict Parent: Dili sa ka mag uyab-uyab dong ha. EN, "You are forbidden to be in girlfriend-boyfriend relationships."

by Geee-em May 11, 2010

YOLO - UYAB

You only live once - unless your a Buddest. Created by Russell Howard and Jonathan Ross.

I hate YOLO, it's so dismissive it should be YOLO - UYAB.

by KindGirl January 2, 2013

Uyabheja

"Uyabheja" is a term in isiZulu, a Bantu language spoken in South Africa. It is a slang term that roughly translates to "gives money" or "big spender" It's often used informally to refer to one's romantic partner that spoils them or can be asked as a question.

As a question:
“Uyabheja?” - meaning do you spend/give money? Do you splurge on your significant other?

As a statement:
“Uyabheja” - meaning he/she gives money. He/she splurges on their significant other.

by WiiWords April 10, 2024