Bibinga (en. Wilderness vine)

bi-bin-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vine that grows in wooded areas.
The bibinga is a plant often grown in backyards.
Ang bibinga ay isang tanim na madalas itanim sa mga bakuran.
Vine with white flowers and fragrant fruits.
The fruits of the bibinga are used in local dishes.
Ang mga bunga ng bibinga ay ginagamit sa mga lokal na pagkain.

Etymology

Tagalog term referring to a type of plant or vining crop.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bibinga in the new year
A traditional symbol of prosperity.
bibinga sa bagong taon

Related Words

fruit
The fruit of the bibinga used in various dishes.
bunga

Slang Meanings

Passing the time with simple entertaining things.
Let's just chat, this is just for fun!
Usap-usap lang tayo, bibinga lang ito!
It is said to friends when there is a particular event that is entertaining or funny.
Oh no, Marco is being funny again with his jokes!
Hala, bibinga na naman si Marco sa mga jokes niya!
A noisy or lively person, often amusing.
He is really the lively one in the group, he's always the star.
Siya talaga ang bibinga sa grupo, lagi siyang bida.