Bakoor (en. Gum)

/bakoˈor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sticky substance commonly used as an adhesive.
He used gum to stick the pieces of wood.
Gumamit siya ng bakoor upang ipako ang mga piraso ng kahoy.
A sticky material made from various types of resin.
The kids played with mud and gum outside.
Ang mga bata ay naglaro ng putik at bakoor sa labas.

Etymology

From Tagalog, referring to a sticky substance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sticky toys or mud used by children
the sticky play things or mud used by children.
bakoor ng mga bata

Related Words

resin
A natural sticky substance from plants.
dagta

Slang Meanings

Metal jacket
I went to the party wearing a bakoor, it was so fun!
Pumunta ako sa party na naka-bakoor, ang saya!
Strong or powerful people
The bakoor here are super boss in the game!
Ang mga bakoor dito, sobrang boss sa laro!
Tough or resilient personality
Don't be weak, you should be bakoor for him!
Wag kang basta-basta, dapat bakoor ka para sa kanya!