Gi Gayera Guide

Gayera—The gayera (pronounced ga-ze-ra) is a cockfighting arena/pit, or the sport of cockfighting itself.

Gayu—The gayu (pronounced ga-zu) is a fighting rooster. A gayu normally is trained for 2-3 years before its first fight. That training can include sparring sessions and jumping exercises. Often, gayus are pumped full of steroids to make them stronger. When a gayu fights at the gayera, a sharp three-inch spur is tied to its right leg.

I lus Diablo—a Chamorro cuss. I can’t think of an English equivalent. However, it can be said in times of surprise.

Mañelu—Siblings; plural form of the word che’lu

Pugitu—Baby chicken

Hilitai—Monitor Lizard

Totot—Marianas Fruit Dove, the state bird of the Marianas

Få’um—hit with excessive force, wallop, the sound made when someone gets hit with a strong punch or kick.

Put ni laputa—A Chamorro expletive; used in the same manner as “son of a bitch”

Måkpo’—Finish, end, end of the show, it’s over

Låstima—Waste of time

Mañagaha—a small islet popular as a snorkeling site for locals and tourists, situated in the Saipan lagoon

Sakate—Sword grass