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    Bakla (en. Gay)

    bɐkˈla

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A man who exhibits feminine characteristics or behaviors.
    He is a gay man who loves fashion.
    Siya ay isang bakla na mahilig sa moda.
    Term for men who have relationships with other men.
    There are many gay men in their community who help each other.
    Maraming bakla sa kanilang komunidad na nagtutulungan.
    A part of the larger LGBTQ+ subculture.
    Gay men have a significant contribution to art and culture.
    Ang mga bakla ay may malaking kontribusyon sa sining at kultura.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word for a gay man, often used in both positive and negative contexts

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Gay in mind, male in body.
    Refers to someone who identifies as gay but presents as male physically.
    Bakla sa isip, lalaki sa katawan.
    Always have a gay friend.
    Refers to having a supportive gay friend.
    Laging may baklang kaibigan.

    Related Words

    bading
    Another term for gay men in some parts of the Philippines.
    bading
    LGBTQ+
    Umbrella term for the communities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.
    LGBTQ+

    Slang Meanings

    A feminine gay man in LGBTQ+ culture.
    My best friend is gay, but he's really cool.
    Ang bestfriend ko, bakla siya pero sobrang cool.
    A person who likes feminine things.
    Those gay guys often like pink items.
    Yung mga bakla, madalas ang gusto mga pink na gamit.
    Can also refer to someone acting overly dramatic or flamboyant.
    You're so dramatic, like a gay person!
    Ang drama mo, parang bakla!