Barberiya (en. Barber)
bar-be-ri-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides services for hair and beard grooming.
I went to the barber to get a haircut.
Pumunta ako sa barberiya para magpagupit.
An establishment where barbers offer hair care services.
The barbershop is full of clients every Saturday.
Ang barberiya ay puno ng mga kliyente tuwing Sabado.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'barber' referring to a person who cares for hair and beard.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Go to the barber
Visiting a place for haircut or hair services.
Pumunta sa barberiya
Related Words
barber
A male barber.
barbero
haircut
The process of taking care of hair.
gupit
Slang Meanings
stories without truth
Wow, there are so many barberiya in our group; as soon as someone mentions 'that person', they're all eager for gossip!
Aba, ang daming barberiya sa grupo natin, pagkasabi lang tungkol sa 'kanya eh, sabik na sila sa tsismis!
over-the-top storytelling
Don't believe him, he's just telling barberiya!
Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, puro barberiya lang ang sinasabi niya!
hype or exaggerated claims
The barberiya about his promises is crazy; it's like he won't fail in the match!
Grabe ang barberiya sa kanyang mga pangako, parang di siya sasablay sa laban!