Kadlit (en. Dwarf chicken)

/ka'dlit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small -body chicken and commonly used in expression as if it were an extreme chicken species.
Kadlit is smaller than the usual chickens.
Ang kadlit ay mas maliit kaysa sa mga karaniwang manok.
It is often shown in festivals as part of traditional foods.
During our celebrations, we often use Kadlit in our preparedness.
Sa aming mga selebrasyon, madalas naming ginagamit ang kadlit sa aming mga handa.
Known type of pet because of their design and stature.
Kadlit is a great accompanying career because of their attractive appearance.
Ang mga kadlit ay mahusay na kasamang pang-alaga dahil sa kanilang kaakit-akit na anyo.

Etymology

Derives from the specific term for a type of chicken with a short body.

Common Phrases and Expressions

When was the last time you had kadlit?
Showing interest in when was the last kadlit meal.
Kailan ang huling kadlit mo?

Related Words

chicken
A type of bird commonly raised for food or as a pet.
manok
poultry
Category of birds including chickens and other domesticated animals.
poultry

Slang Meanings

Faster or sudden movement.
In a flash, he was already there.
Kadlit lang, nandon na siya.
Abrupt change of mind.
He had a sudden change of mind about his decision.
Nagkadlit siya sa desisyon niya.