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    Buko (en. Young coconut)

    /ˈbukɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Fresh coconut that is often eaten or turned into a drink.
    Coconut juice is delicious when chilled on a hot day.
    Masarap ang buko juice na pinalamig sa mainit na panahon.
    The flesh of the coconut that is edible and usually soft.
    She brought coconut for our snack.
    Nagdala siya ng buko para sa aming meryenda.

    Etymology

    The term 'buko' originated from the Tagalog word referring to fresh coconut.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Coconut pie
    A famous dessert made from coconut.
    Buko pie

    Related Words

    coconut plantation
    A place where coconuts grow.
    niyugan

    Slang Meanings

    coconut water or meat
    Coconut water is so refreshing in this hot weather!
    Sarap ng buko sabaw sa init ng panahon!
    naive or inexperienced person
    Why is that? You’re so naive outside during quarantine!
    Bakit ganun? Ang buko mo sa labas ng quaran-time!
    to be overly innocent or gullible
    Like a coconut, easy to fool!
    Parang buko lang, madaling maloko!