Kilyawan (en. Sideburns)
/kilja.wan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Strands of hair growing on the side of the face above the jaw.
His sideburns are neat and match his style.
Ang kanyang kilyawan ay maayos at umuugma sa kanyang estilo.
A part of the hairstyle usually seen in men.
Many men take care of their sideburns for a better appearance.
Maraming kalalakihan ang nag-aalaga ng kanilang kilyawan para sa mas magandang anyo.
Etymology
Root word: 'kilya'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Good sideburns
Good hairstyle on the side of the face.
Magandang kilyawan
Related Words
hair
General term for strands that grow from the skin.
buhok
Slang Meanings
a well-known or popular person
He's really the popular one in school; everyone wants to hang out with him.
Siya talaga ang kilyawan ng school, lahat ay gusto siyang makasama.
favorite person or thing
This laptop is my favorite because it's so fast and efficient.
Itong laptop na 'to ang kilyawan ko, kasi sobrang bilis at efficient.