Bulitas (en. Small pieces)

/buˈli.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Small part of something.
There are many small pieces of paper scattered on the table.
Maraming bulitas ng papel ang scatter sa mesa.
Breeds of a small round leguminous fruit, like mung beans.
The mung bean bulitas are used in making desserts.
Ang bulitas ng munggo ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga dessert.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bulit' meaning small thing or part.

Common Phrases and Expressions

small piece of bone
A small part of a bone that may move or detach.
bulitas ng buto

Related Words

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The root that describes a small thing.
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Slang Meanings

a small pest or an ugly person
That ex of yours is really a bugger!
Yung ex mo, bulitas na bulitas na nga eh!
something that is not beautiful or not worthy
What you're wearing is really a disaster, don't cry about it!
Ang bulitas ng suot mo, 'wag mo na iyak!
a term for someone who bullies a lot
That one is such a bully, always causing trouble.
Puro bulitas yun, palaging nanggugulo.