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    Butete (en. Pufferfish)

    /buˈtɛtɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fish that can inflate or enlarge when threatened.
    The pufferfish has toxic flesh if not prepared correctly.
    Ang butete ay may nakakalason na laman kung hindi siya nahanda nang maayos.
    A well-known fish that lives in coral reefs.
    The pufferfish is commonly seen in ocean reefs.
    Karaniwang nakikita ang butete sa mga bahura ng karagatan.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word for a specific type of fish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pufferfish with rice
    Cooking pufferfish with rice.
    butete sa kanin

    Related Words

    fish
    General term for animals living in water.
    isda

    Slang Meanings

    A term referring to people who enjoy jazzy or more lively things.
    When I go to a party, I make sure to bring a butete for everyone.
    Kapag pumunta ako sa party, siniguro kong may butete akong dala para sa lahat.
    A slang term for people who are overly dramatic or tend to overact.
    Oh no, she's acting like a butete again, so dramatic!
    Hala, parang butete na naman siya, sobrang drama naman!
    Refers to small fish or catch that are edible.
    I don't want to eat butete anymore, the meat is tough!
    Ayoko na kumain ng butete, matigas yung laman!