Gulaylay (en. Vegetable spread)

/ɡu.laj.laj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of remedy or food made from vegetables.
The vegetable spread is effective in lowering cholesterol.
Ang gulaylay ay mahusay sa pagpapababa ng kolesterol.
Food prepared by mixing fresh vegetables.
She made a vegetable spread using fresh produce from the market.
Nagtimpla siya ng gulaylay gamit ang mga sariwang produce mula sa pamilihan.
A combination of different types of vegetables eaten as an appetizer.
The vegetable spread is often served as an appetizer at gatherings.
Ang gulaylay ay madalas na inihahain bilang isang appetizer sa mga handaan.

Etymology

From the words 'vegetable' and 'spread', describing the scattering of vegetables around.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just vegetable spread
Saying that a food is healthful.
Gulaylay lang

Related Words

salad
A dish made from fresh vegetables, meat, or other ingredients.
salad
condiment
An ingredient that plays the role of appetizer or enhancing flavor.
pangat

Slang Meanings

Wearing 'vegetable' themed clothes that are cool or hip.
Her outfit is solid, she's like a 'gulaylay' fashionista!
Solid yung outfit niya, parang 'gulaylay' na fashionista!
The timing of an event is just right or perfect.
His timing is perfect, he jumped at the same time!
Gulalay ang dating niya, sabay pa sa talon!
Fast movement or action, like a vegetable that grows.
She was like 'gulaylay' in organizing the event, so quick!
Parang 'gulaylay' siya sa pag-oorganize ng event, ang bilis!