Bilbil (en. Rolls)

/bil-bil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A body part referring to the soft tissue under the arms above or at the back of the abdomen.
Her rolls are apparent because she is overweight.
Ang kanyang bilbil ay halata dahil siya ay mataba.
Refers to a piece of skin that is gathered around the waist.
Sometimes, rolls are caused by overeating.
Minsan, ang bilbil ay dulot ng sobrang pagkain.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'bilbil' ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tummy rolls
Refers to rolls seen on the stomach.
bilbil ng tiyan

Related Words

stomach
A body part where rolls are commonly found.
tiyan

Slang Meanings

Belly or waist fat, often used humorously.
There you go, your belly is showing again, like there's no tomorrow with all that eating!
Ayan, bilbil ka na naman, parang wala nang bukas sa kakakain!
A term used for someone who is a bit chubby or has a fuller body.
Hey, look at Jake, he's gotten kind of chubby now! But he's still cute!
Uy, si Jake, bilbil na ngayon! Pero cute naman!
A teasing way to refer to overeating.
Wow, you went to a buffet again? You’re looking like a belly now!
Grabe, nag-buffet ka na naman? Mukha ka nang bilbil!