Butasin (en. Tear)

/buˈta.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An open or hole in a fabric, material, or other object.
There is a tear in his pants at the knee.
May butasin ang kanyang pantalon sa tuhod.
Having a hole or tear in anything.
The hole at the bottom of the box caused damage.
Nagdulot ng pagkasira ang butasin sa ilalim ng kahon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'buta' which means 'hole' or 'to pierce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hole in the pocket
Means having no money left.
butas ang bulsa

Related Words

pierce
The act of creating a hole.
butasin

Slang Meanings

to pinch or to be eager
The hole in my bag has made everything of mine a squeeze.
Ang butas ng bag ko, naging butasin na lahat ng gamit ko.
desire or curiosity
You're just pinching around in the gossip; you're too much!
Butasin ka lang sa mga chismis, grabe ka na!