Balantikis (en. Sack)

ba-lan-ti-kis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A bag or container commonly used for carrying materials.
He used a sack to carry his supplies.
Gumamit siya ng balantikis para dalhin ang kanyang mga piyesa.
A type of container usually made from cloth or similar material.
Sacks are commonly used in the market.
Ang mga balantikis ay karaniwang ginagamit sa merkado.

Etymology

A native word in the Philippines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sack of rice
Sack of rice.
balantikis ng bigas

Related Words

rice
The main staple food of Filipinos.
bigas

Slang Meanings

Ugly or unattractive appearance
Wow, his face is so balantikis!
Grabe, ang balantikis ng kanyang mukha!
Very overweight
Brother looks balantikis now, he can't walk properly!
Parang balantikis na si Kuya, di na makalakad ng maayos!
Unpleasant smell
He has a balantikis smell on his skin.
Ang balantikis ng amoy ng kutis niya.