Fishball (en. Bola ng isda)

fis-bol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food made from ground fish and starch, often fried and eaten as street food.
I love fishballs with a dipping sauce of vinegar.
Mahilig ako sa mga fishball na may sawsawang suka.
A type of snack often sold on the streets.
You can see sellers of fishballs on public buses.
Makikita mo ang mga nagbebenta ng fishball sa mga pampasaherong bus.

Etymology

Invented in the Philippines, derived from fish soup.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fishballs in sauce
Fishballs served with a sauce or dip.
fishball sa sarsa

Related Words

kikiam
A type of street food made from ground meat, often steamed or fried.
kikiam

Slang Meanings

Gossip or talk that is often untrue.
Wow, you have so much fishball to say about Aling Nena!
Aba, ang dami mo namang sinasabing fishball tungkol kay Aling Nena!
Something or an idea that has no value.
Don't listen to that fishball our neighbor is saying.
Wag mo nang pakinggan 'yang mga fishball na sinasabi ng kapitbahay natin.
Jokes or thoughts that are not serious.
I just laugh at the fishball that Tom always says.
Natatawa na lang ako sa mga fishball na palaging sinasabi ni Tom.