Bubwit (en. Kitten)

/ˈbuːb.wit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small cat.
My kitten loves to play around.
Ang aking bubwit ay mahilig maglaro sa paligid.
A newborn animal, usually referring to cats or dogs.
I saw a kitten under our stairs.
Nakakita ako ng bubwit sa ilalim ng aming hagdang-bato.
A term for young animals commonly used for cats or dogs.
Kittens require a lot of attention.
Ang mga bubwit ay nangangailangan ng maraming atensyon.

Etymology

Sa Tagalog, ang 'bubwit' ay tumutukoy sa isang batang hayop.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kitten
a young cat
bubwit na pusa
puppy
a young dog
bubwit na aso

Related Words

cat
A domesticated animal commonly kept as a pet.
pusa
dog
A domesticated animal commonly kept as a pet.
aso

Slang Meanings

Baby or infant
Wow, that baby is so cute!
Grabe, ang cute ng bubwit na yan!
Newly born person
This little one is so lively, it's like he’s the only one in this world!
Ang bibo naman ng bubwit na 'to, parang siya lang ang nag-iisa sa mundong ito!