Buntutan (en. Tail)

/bun.tu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of an animal's body situated at the back.
The dog has a long and red tail.
Ang aso ay may mahaba at pulang buntutan.
Attached part at the back of an object.
The airplane has a tail for better stability.
May buntutan ang eroplano upang maging mas matatag.
Metaphorically indicating events or people that follow.
Many people have a tail of issues with the government.
Maraming tao ang may buntutan ng mga isyu sa pamahalaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a tail
Has associated issues or problems.
may buntut

Related Words

tail
The related word to 'buntutan' with a similar meaning.
buntot

Slang Meanings

Worker or group mate who always bothers.
Who is that tagalong of yours? So annoying!
Sino ba yung buntutan mong 'yan? Ang kulit eh!
Someone who might insist on something you don't need.
Don't agree too much, they might just be a burden to you.
Huwag kang masyadong pumayag, baka maging buntutan lang sila sa'yo.
A follower who isn't always beneficial or is one-sided.
You know, those tagalongs in projects can sometimes be unnecessary.
Alam mo, yung mga buntutan sa mga proyekto, minsan unnecessary.