Butingting (en. Decorative ornament)

bu-ting-ting

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A decorative item typically used for occasions or in homes.
She put some decorative ornaments in their house for the festival.
Naglagay siya ng mga butingting sa kanilang bahay para sa piyesta.
Form or detail that adds extra beauty to an object.
The decorations on her dress are very beautiful.
Ang mga butingting sa kanyang damit ay sobrang maganda.
Small items that have an ornamental or attention-grabbing quality.
The ornaments on her jewelry sparkle in the sun.
Ang mga butingting sa kanyang alahas ay kumikislap sa araw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Even small things can be beautiful or significant.
Kahit maliit ang halaga, maaari pa ring magkaroon ng kahalagahan.
Kahit maliit, may butingting

Related Words

decorations
Items used for decoration or beautification.
palamuti
thread
A material used to make decorative embellishments.
sinulid

Slang Meanings

explosion of things around
Why didn't you notice? There's so much butingting scattered around.
Bakit kasi hindi mo pinansin? Ang daming butingting sa paligid na nagkalat.
small, insignificant thing or detail
Don't pay attention to that butingting.
Huwag mong pagtuunan ng pansin ang butingting na 'yan.
mess or clutter arising from a simple matter
You're being too dramatic, for me, that's just a butingting.
Masyado namang maarte, para sa akin, butingting lang 'yang problema mo.