Baisi

/ˈbaɪsi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word describing a pair of shoes with soft soles.
Maria wore her baisi while walking by the sea.
Suot ni Maria ang kanyang baisi habang naglalakad sa tabi ng dagat.
A type of footwear typically worn for formal occasions.
He needs to wear his baisi to his brother's wedding.
Kailangan niyang isuot ang kanyang baisi sa kasal ng kanyang kapatid.

Etymology

Originated from the word 'basa' meaning 'slippery' or 'soft'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wear the baisi
Put on special shoes for an occasion.
Isuot ang baisi

Related Words

basa
Means soft or slippery, often used in the creation of baisi.
basa

Slang Meanings

so corny
Your joke was so baisi, no one laughed.
Sobrang baisi ng joke mo, wala talagang nakatawa.
really uninteresting
That movie was really baisi, I couldn't finish it.
Yung movie na yan, baisi talaga, hindi ko natapos.
being fake
Why are you like that? You’re being so baisi to me.
Bakit ganyan? Baisi na baisi ka sa akin.