Banlikan (en. Silliness)

/ban.li.kán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being silly or nonsensical.
His silliness brought joy to everyone at the wedding.
Ang kanyang mga banlikan ay nagpasaya sa lahat sa kasalan.
An act or behavior that causes foolishness.
Do not act silly in front of the teacher.
Huwag kang magbanlikan sa harap ng guro.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'banlik', which refers to a type of foolishness or silliness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be silly
Avoid being silly in a serious situation.
Huwag magbanlikan

Related Words

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A term for foolishness or nonsense.
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Slang Meanings

To find a new way or method.
We should banlikan this situation to find a solution.
Dapat natin ngayong banlikan ang sitwasyong ito para makahanap ng solusyon.
To think outside the box or think differently.
We need to banlikan our ideas to make the presentation catchy.
Kailangan nating banlikan ang ating mga ideya para maging catchy ang presentation.