Bitling (en. Bitling)

bit-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small organism commonly found in water.
The bitling is an important part of the ecosystem in the river.
Ang bitling ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ekosistema sa ilog.
Small fish commonly used as bait in fishing.
Use bitling as bait to catch larger fish.
Gumamit ng bitling bilang pang-bait upang makahuli ng mas malalaking isda.

Etymology

combined word

Common Phrases and Expressions

bitling in the water
small organisms in water
bitling sa tubig

Related Words

baitfish
A type of small fish also used as bait in fishing.
panggatong

Slang Meanings

Someone who's always around but doesn't really pay attention.
Marco is here, it's like the bitling is quickly distancing from us.
Nandiyan si Marco, ang bilis ng hugot ng bitling sa atin.
A person who tends to overreact or panic over small things.
Why does he seem like a bitling? Just relax, friend.
Bakit parang bitling na siya? Kumalma ka lang, friend.
Someone who pretends to be interested but lacks real enthusiasm or effort.
You know those kinds, all talk, but nothing ever really happens.
Alam mo yung ganyan, puro bitling, pero wala namang nangyayari.