Buni (en. Sore)
/ˈbuni/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sore or blister usually caused by poor skin conditions.
He developed a buni on his skin due to dust.
Nagkaroon siya ng buni sa kanyang balat dahil sa alikabok.
A type of skin infection that causes itching and redness.
The buni causes excessive itching in the affected area.
Ang buni ay nagdudulot ng labis na pangangati sa apektadong bahagi.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'bun' referring to a sore or blister.
Common Phrases and Expressions
buni on the skin
A condition that causes itching on the skin.
buni sa balat
Related Words
fungal infection
A type of infection caused by fungi that can result in buni.
fungal infection
Slang Meanings
A term for a wound that is infected or not healing.
I often get buni because I sweat a lot.
Lagi akong nagkakaroon ng buni dahil madalas akong pawisan.
Using something that is priced or valued higher than usual.
Phones are really buni now, just look at their prices!
Ngayon ay talagang buni na ang mga cellphone, kita mo naman ang presyo!