Butyog (en. Makeup)
/buˈtjoɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A cosmetic applied to the face to enhance its appearance.
She used makeup before leaving the house.
Gumamit siya ng butyog bago umalis ng bahay.
The art of beautifying the face using various products.
She became interested in makeup because of her passion for art.
Naging interes siya sa butyog dahil sa kanyang hilig sa sining.
Products like foundation, lipstick, and eyeshadow used to enhance the overall appearance.
But she carries her makeup wherever she goes.
Ngunit nagdadala siya ng kanyang mga butyog saan man siya magpunta.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to apply makeup
the process of applying cosmetics to the face.
magbutyog
Related Words
foundation
A type of makeup that evens out and gives color to the face.
pundasyon
lipstick
A cosmetic for the lips that provides color.
lipistik
Slang Meanings
big person or very strong
He is the butyog of our basketball team, always winning in duels.
Siya ang butyog ng basketball team namin, palaging nananalo sa duwelo.
lacking knowledge or clueless
Sometimes Mark seems like a butyog in Math, he just can’t keep up.
Minsan parang butyog si Mark sa Math, hindi talaga siya nakakasunod.
overly showy or overly active
Don’t be a butyog in class, listen up in case something important is said.
Huwag kang maging butyog sa klase, makinig ka baka may masabing importante.