Bingaw (en. Wrinkled)

/biŋˈɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to having wrinkles or signs of aging on the skin.
Her hands are full of wrinkles because of her age.
Ang kanyang mga kamay ay puno ng bingaw dahil sa kanyang edad.
Describes something that has a wrinkled appearance or is not smooth.
The fabric of her dress is wrinkled and looks old.
Ang tela ng kanyang damit ay bingaw at mukhang luma na.
A characteristic that describes a lack of freshness or newness.
Her hair is becoming wrinkled due to long neglect.
Ang kanyang buhok ay nagiging bingaw dulot ng matagal na hindi pag-aalaga.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrinkles of the skin
The presence of wrinkles on the skin, usually due to aging.
bingaw ng balat

Related Words

wrinkle
Another word for bingaw that uses a more common term for wrinkles.
kulubot
old age
The process of aging that causes the presence of wrinkles.
tanda

Slang Meanings

intense longing or yearning
Wow, I'm really bingaw for him, I don't know how to avoid him.
Grabe, ang bingaw ko sa kanya, hindi ko malaman kung paano ko siya maiiwasan.
sense of hopelessness or frustration
Because I studied hard, but my bingaw on the exam, I got a low score.
Kasi nag-aral ako ng mabuti, pero ang bingaw ko sa exam, ang baba ng score ko.