Bayumbong (en. Gourd)

ba-yum-bong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of squash used as food.
The bayumbong is a nutritious food favored by the locals.
Ang bayumbong ay masustansyang pagkain na paborito ng mga lokal.
A type of squash often used in frying or stewing.
Usually, the bayumbong is prepared by boiling.
Karaniwan, ang bayumbong ay inihahanda sa pamamagitan ng paglaga.
The fruit of a vining plant that can come in various sizes and shapes.
Many varieties of bayumbong can be found in different regions.
Maraming varieties ng bayumbong na matatagpuan sa iba't ibang rehiyon.

Etymology

Indigenous Filipino Language

Common Phrases and Expressions

bayumbong soup
Soup that uses bayumbong as a main ingredient.
bayumbong na sabaw

Related Words

vegetable
A category of foods that refers to edible plants.
gulay
squash
A family of plants that includes various squashes.
squash

Slang Meanings

Who is the cute one you noticed?
I'm swooning over my crush, I can't help it.
Bayumbong ako sa crush ko, parang di ko mapigilan.
Has truly fallen for a crush.
The battle is over, I'm totally smitten with him.
Tapos na ang laban, bayumbong na ako sa kanya.
Having a crush like a teenager.
I'm all giddy over him, just like kids do.
Bayumbong ako sa kanya, parang mga bata lang.