Baboy (en. Pig)
ba-boy
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An agricultural animal primarily raised for food.
Pigs are commonly raised for their meat.
Ang mga baboy ay karaniwang inaalagaan para sa kanilang karne.
A large and heavy animal with a thick body, usually covered in bristly hair.
The pig requires a large space to roam.
Ang baboy ay kinakailangan ng malaking espasyo upang makapaglaro.
Symbol of prosperity and food in many cultures.
In some countries, the pig is considered a symbol of good fortune.
Sa ilang mga bansa, ang baboy ay itinuturing na simbolo ng suwerte.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wealthy pig
A pig that is well cared for and can yield high profits.
baboy na mayaman
Related Words
tuslob-baboy
A type of dish made from pig's blood often used in traditional feasts.
tuslob-baboy
Slang Meanings
A person who is excessively greedy or gluttonous
He's such a pig at the buffet, ate everything!
Siya naman ang baboy sa buffet, kumain ng lahat!
A member of a group who loves to cause trouble
They're the pigs who always fight at school.
Sila yung mga baboy na lagi nalang nag-aaway sa school.
A huge mess or mistake
Oh my God, that project was such a pig!
Diyos ko, baboy naman ang nangyari diyan sa project!