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    Gilis (en. Gully)

    gi-lis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A small flow channel of water shaped by rain or for irrigation.
    The gullies in the field help in directing water to the crops.
    Ang mga gilis sa bukirin ay tumutulong sa pag-agos ng tubig patungo sa mga taniman.
    A shape formed in the soil due to erosion.
    Due to heavy rain, there were gullies on the mountainside.
    Dahil sa malakas na ulan, nagkaroon ng mga gilis sa tabing bundok.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'giles'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gully of the land
    A part of the land that has eroded or has been dug up.
    gilis ng lupa

    Related Words

    darling
    A term that means beloved or dear.
    giliw

    Slang Meanings

    trendy or cool
    The sneakers I bought are so gilis, everyone likes them!
    Ang gilis ng mga sneakers na nabili ko, lahat sila nagkakagusto!
    rare or unique thing
    That gilis show, you'll definitely get hooked!
    Yung gilis na palabas na 'yon, siguradong ma-a-addict ka!