pangabay₂ [pangabáy] 1n An urgent and earnest appeal; a plea; request. pakiusap Wayang gador girunggi it tong amo kag pangabay it inra bantay. The landlord never heed the urgent and earnest appeal of his tenant. 2vt To make an earnest appeal. to plead. Nagpangabay si Maria hagto sa tag-iya it tinrahan nak sida ay makautang. Maria plead to the storeowner to let her buy on credit. syn: lihog 1.