Binta (en. Whiplash)

/bin.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strong whip-like force transmitted from an object that collides.
He suffered a whiplash from the car accident.
Nakuha niya ang binta mula sa aksidente sa sasakyan.
A term for any backlash of motion returning to position.
The whiplash in his neck causes great pain.
Ang binta sa kanyang leeg ay nagdudulot ng labis na sakit.

Etymology

Originating from ancient Tagalog and commonly used in local languages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whiplash of a whip
The transfer or effect of something striking.
binta ng isang pamato

Related Words

window
The part of the house with glass that lets in light.
bintana

Slang Meanings

Excess or overwhelming joy.
Everyone was in total binta during our party!
Ang saya binta ng lahat nung nag-party kami!
A sad situation.
It was so binta what happened to him; he had no one with him on his birthday.
Sobrang binta yung nangyari sa kanya, wala siyang kasama sa birthday niya.