Biskwit (en. Biscuit)

biskwit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hard and flat bread commonly eaten as a snack or dessert.
I love eating biscuits for my snack.
Mahilig akong kumain ng biskwit sa aking meryenda.
Often made from flour, sugar, and fat.
The biscuit is often made from oatmeal and sugar.
Ang biskwit ay kadalasang gawa sa oatmeal at asukal.
A favorite food for children.
Children love to eat biscuits for their snacks.
Ang mga bata ay mahilig kumain ng biskwit sa kanilang meryenda.

Etymology

Spanish (biscuits)

Common Phrases and Expressions

biscuits and milk
A common combination of biscuits and milk favored as a snack.
biskwit at gatas
biscuit for kids
Bread or biscuit commonly made for children.
biskwit para sa bata

Related Words

cookies
A type of biscuit often topped with chocolate or nuts.
cookies
bread
General term for any type of baked flour item.
tinapay

Slang Meanings

It's said that 'biskwit' refers to small kids who love to get into trouble.
Look, those kids are being 'biskwit' again on the street, fighting!
Ayun, mga biskwit na naman sila sa kalsada, nag-aaway na!
It refers to people who are hard-headed or don't listen to advice.
Why are you being 'biskwit' to what I'm saying? You keep falling!
Bakit ba kasi biskwit ka sa mga sinasabi ko, lagi kang nadadapa!
A cute term for a sweet girl.
She's so sweet, like a 'biskwit' that you always want to be with.
Ang sweet niya, parang biskwit na gusto mong laging kasama.