Bayakid (en. Ignorant)
/ba-ya-kid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person lacking knowledge or awareness.
He is considered ignorant due to his lack of education.
Siya ay itinuturing na bayakid dahil sa kanyang kawalan ng edukasyon.
A person who does not understand common information.
Don't be angry with him; he is ignorant about these matters.
Huwag magalit sa kanya; siya'y bayakid sa mga bagay na ito.
A person who is unfamiliar with a particular subject or field.
I hope we can help the ignorant to study and learn.
Sana'y matulungan natin ang mga bayakid na mag-aral at matuto.
Etymology
This is rooted in the word 'bayak' meaning 'ignorant' or 'uninformed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to become ignorant
to become without knowledge
maging bayakid
Related Words
knowledge
The state of having information or skill.
kaalaman
education
The process of learning and teaching.
edukasyon
Slang Meanings
Likes to pretend to be cool but is actually awkward.
He seems like a bayakid on their date, the conversation is super stiff.
Parang bayakid siya sa date nila, sobrang stiff ng usapan.
A strange style or unusual behavior.
Wow, you're so bayakid today, your outfit is so weird!
Grabe, ang bayakid mo ngayon, ang weird ng suot mo!