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    Balaki (en. Thorn)

    ba-la-ki

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of thorn or sharp part of certain plants.
    He got hurt because of the thorn of the balaki in his hand.
    Nakabasag siya ng pawis dahil sa tinik ng balaki sa kanyang kamay.
    Intent to use more intense things as weapons.
    He has a balaki he plans to use against the enemy.
    May balaki siyang ipinaplanong gamitin laban sa kalaban.
    verb
    Shaping or forming something into a new form.
    He is balaki of cold materials for the statue he started.
    Balaki ng malamig na materyales ang statue na sinimulan niya.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'bala' which means possibly to die.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thorny tree
    A tree with many thorns.
    balaking puno

    Related Words

    thorn
    A sharp part of a plant.
    tinik

    Slang Meanings

    female who has a higher standing in a relationship
    She is the balaki in the group, everyone always listens to her.
    Siya yung balaki sa grupo, laging siya ang pinapakinggan.
    a strong or sturdy person
    It's okay, you're balaki, you won't back down.
    Ayos lang yan, balaki ka naman, di ka natitinag.
    a person with many friends or acquaintances
    Of course, he's balaki in the community, everyone knows him.
    Siyempre, balaki siya sa barangay, lahat kilala siya.