Butiktik (en. Nuisance)

/bu.tik.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that causes disturbance or annoyance.
The noise from the nuisance is bothersome while I am studying.
Ang ingay mula sa butiktik ay nakakainis habang ako'y nag-aaral.
A term often used to describe undesirable situations.
The nuisances on the road are becoming obstacles for drivers.
Ang mga butiktik sa kalsada ay nagiging sagabal sa mga nagmamaneho.

Etymology

Wika ng mga Pilipino

Common Phrases and Expressions

the nuisance in life
things or situations that cause disturbances in our daily lives
ang butiktik sa buhay

Related Words

disturbance
A situation where there is an obstruction or annoyance.
abala
obstacle
Something that becomes a hindrance to a goal or task.
sagabal

Slang Meanings

very petty or simple talk
Don't take such butiktik talks too seriously.
Huwag kang magpakaseryoso sa butiktik na ganyang mga usapan.
low-quality or insignificant
Your questions are just butiktik, they have no meaning.
Puro butiktik lang 'yang mga tanong mo, wala namang kabuluhan.
trivial matters
Trivial things are always discussed in the group chat.
Laging napapag-usapan ang butiktik sa group chat.