Batukbaka (en. Wide-eyed)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Describes a characteristic or trait of a person with big eyes.

She was wide-eyed with joy when she saw her friends.

Siya ay batukbaka sa tuwa nang makita ang kanyang mga kaibigan.

Wide-eyed with happiness

This is often used when someone is extremely happy and their eyes are wide open with joy.

Batukbaka sa saya

eye

The part of the body used for seeing.

mata

wanting to express anger or regret

Are you batukbaka? I told you, this is not a good idea!

Batukbaka ka ba? Sabi ko sa'yo, hindi ito magandang ideya!

sudden anger or shock

Wow, I was batukbaka when I saw the results of my exam!

Grabe, nagbatukbaka ako nung nakita ko yung resulta ng exam ko!

an unexpected reaction

I didn't think I wouldn't get mad at him, but I batukbaka!

Hindi ko akalain na 'di ko siya ikagagalit, pero nagbatukbaka ako!