Balo (en. Bald)

ba-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having no hair on the head.
Many people wonder why he is bald.
Maraming tao ang nagtatanong kung bakit siya ay may balo.
A term for a person without hair on the head, possibly due to age or illness.
He is a bald man who loves to read books.
Siya ay isang balo na mahilig magbasa ng mga aklat.
A term in modern usage describing a particular hair style.
Today, being bald is considered a style.
Ngayon, ang pagiging balo ay tinuturing na isang istilo.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'balo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bald in spirit
A person who seems to have no emotions or cares.
Balo sa kalooban

Related Words

hair
A part of the human body that offers protection and richness in the form of hair.
buhok

Slang Meanings

hair that lacks shape or style
Her hair looks like a mess, you can't tell what style it is.
Ang buhok niya, parang balo na lang, di mo malaman kung anong itsura.
hair that hasn't been styled
It's okay, even if your hair looks messy, at least it's natural.
Ayos lang, kahit medyo balo ka,at least natural.
joyful silliness
Let's just laugh so we won't feel gloomy.
Tawa na lang tayo, para hindi tayo maging balo sa sad vibes.