Kabakahin (en. To snack on)

ka-ba-ka-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the act of eating a little or snacking.
I bought some snacks to nibble on during the trip.
Bumili ako ng mga meryenda upang kabakahin sa biyahe.
The act of getting snacks in between meals.
Sometimes we nibble on fried foods while studying.
Minsan ay nagkabakahin kami ng mga prito habang nag-aaral.

Etymology

Visayan word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nibbling on fried foods
Eating fried foods in small portions as a snack.
Kabakahin ng mga prito

Related Words

snack
A meal usually eaten between main meals.
meryenda

Slang Meanings

Because of boredom or having nothing to do, looking for someone to talk to or play with.
I feel like I'm kabakahin here, I have no one to talk to.
Parang kabakahin na ako dito, wala akong makausap.
A person has become lively or chaotic.
The kids outside are so kabakahin, I don't know what to do anymore.
Sobrang kabakahin ng mga bata sa labas, hindi ko na malaman kung anong gagawin.