Balahibo (en. Hair)

ba-la-hi-bo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thin strand of hair growing on the skin of humans or animals.
He has hair on his arms that seems to cause itching.
May balahibo ang kanyang mga braso na tila nagiging sanhi ng pangangati.
Strands of hair often counted as a characteristic of a certain type of animal.
The cat's fur is soft and shiny.
Ang balahibo ng pusa ay malambot at makintab.
Loose hair that easily falls from the skin.
She noticed the hairs on her sofa from her dog.
Napansin niya ang mga balahibo sa kanyang sofa mula sa kanyang aso.

Etymology

Spanish word 'vello'

Common Phrases and Expressions

hair on the body
hairs that grow on the body of humans or animals
balahibo sa katawan
hindered by hair
sensitivity caused by the presence of hair
mahadlang sa balahibo

Related Words

hair
Hair is focused on the head and is often longer than fur.
buhok
pelage
This refers to the type of fur or hair of animals.
pelage

Slang Meanings

Cat hair
The weather is so cold, I feel like I have cat hair.
Ang lamig ng panahon, parang may balahibong pusa ako.
Goosebumps
He got so many goosebumps when he took off his shirt.
Ang dami ng balahibong tumubo sa braso niya nang naghubad siya.
Drama queen
He can be called a drama queen because of his melodrama.
Kaya siyang tawaging balahibo ng tao dahil sa pagiging maarte.