TIYUPE

This word is Chinese in origin.

tiyupè: a fighting cock that does not put up a fight due to deceitful contrivance of other party (for instance, breaking its wing or leg, poisoning or disabling it is some other way, before the fight)

Etymology: “tiu” (scheme) + “pi” (prepare)

Cockfighting is a popular pastime for Filipino men.

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