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    Debu (en. Debu)

    /dɛbu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A characteristic of having excess weight or size.
    His obesity caused health issues.
    Ang kanyang debu ay nagdulot ng mga isyu sa kalusugan.
    A hospitality or celebration offered to commemorate an important occasion.
    They held a debu for her birthday.
    Nagdaos sila ng debu para sa kanyang kaarawan.
    A ceremony to celebrate an individual's coming of age.
    The girl's debut is a powerful tradition in their family.
    Ang debu ng batang babae ay isang makapangyarihang tradisyon sa kanilang pamilya.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'debu' meaning 'having weight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    debut party
    A celebration of reaching adulthood or leaving childhood.
    debut party
    debu ni [name]
    Referring to the celebration ceremony for someone approaching their proper age.
    debu ni [pangalan]

    Related Words

    event
    An important occasion or celebration.
    kaganapan
    occasion
    A specific instance for celebration.
    okasyon

    Slang Meanings

    chubby or overweight
    My chubby one is cute, especially when walking.
    Ang cute ng debu ko, lalo na kapag naglalakad.
    in and out (common person)
    How's debu? Always has visitors coming in and out.
    Kumusta na si debu? Laging may pasok na mga bisita.
    chubby or big-bellied
    That chubby one is definitely at the buffet again!
    Yung debu na yan, tiyak nasa buffet na naman!