Butasbutas (en. Tattered)

/bu.tas.bu.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Suggests the existence of holes or variations in something.
His clothes are tattered and need mending.
Ang kanyang damit ay butasbutas at nangangailangan ng pagkukumpuni.
A characteristic that indicates decay or damage.
The torn sofa seems no longer comfortable.
Ang butasbutas na sofa ay tila hindi na komportable.

Etymology

Due to the presence of holes or variations of places.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tattered clothes
Clothes full of holes or rips.
butasbutas na mga damit

Related Words

rip
A condition where something has gaps or damages.
punit

Slang Meanings

Always feeling down or confused.
He seems so lost right now, doesn't know what decision to make.
Para siyang butasbutas ngayon, hindi alam kung anong desisyon ang gagawin.
Quickly falls apart or breaks down, like something fragile.
Juan's laptop is falling apart. It needs repair.
Ang laptop ni Juan, butasbutas na. Kailangan na itong ipagawa.
Without direction; walking aimlessly.
We were just wandering aimlessly in the mall, no destination.
Nagpurposely na butasbutas kami sa mall, wala talagang patutunguhan.