Kilya (en. Kilya)

ki-lya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the human body located between the abdomen and the hips.
He has a large wound on his kilya.
May malaking sugat siya sa kanyang kilya.
The part of the body commonly used for sitting or moving.
The kilya is important for proper posture.
Mahalaga ang kilya sa tamang postura.
A category or classification of flesh formations in the body.
The kilya comes in various forms in each person.
May iba't ibang anyo ang kilya sa bawat tao.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'quilete'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kilya ang daan
A saying that describes the ability to persevere despite obstacles.
Kilya ang daan

Related Words

panggulong
A part of the body focused on elevating the hips and kilya.
panggulong
baywang
Part of the body near the kilya that provides support for movement.
baywang

Slang Meanings

A social or trendy person
Their clique is so kilya, always social at parties.
Sobrang kilya ng clique nila, laging social sa mga parties.
Delicious or good-looking
Your dress looks so kilya today!
Ang kilya ng dress na suot mo ngayon!
Cool or impressive
Mark has a new game, the graphics are so kilya!
May bagong laro si Mark, ang kilya ng graphics!