Balisaksakan (en. Blunt object)

/bali-sak-sakan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of object that is often handled without a sharp edge
The balisaksakan is often used in delicate work environments.
Ang balisaksakan ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga lugar na may maselang trabaho.
A structure that is not harmful or intimidating
In times of war, balisaksakan are used to prevent casualties.
Sa panahon ng digmaan, ang mga balisaksakan ay ginagamit upang maiwasan ang mga nasawi.

Etymology

Formed from the words 'bali' and 'saksak'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Blunt object in work
Uses non-sharp tools in work
Balisaksakan sa paggawa

Related Words

bali
A state of breaking or malfunction
bali

Slang Meanings

a chaotic person or situation
It's always chaotic in this house, that's why I don't want to stay here.
Laging balisaksakan sa bahay na 'to, kaya ayoko na dito.
happening quickly or without warning
The events at the fiesta are chaotic, you don't know what's going to happen next.
Ang balisaksakan ng mga pangyayari sa fiesta, di mo alam kung ano ang susunod.
nonsensical or twisted idea
His plan is so chaotic, I don't know how it's going to work out.
Yung plano niya, sobrang balisaksakan, hindi ko alam paano mangyayari.