Kulisaw (en. Trifle)

/ku-li-saw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food that is usually attracting or appetizing.
Mvis are often eaten as dessert.
Ang kulisaw ay madalas na kinakain bilang panghimagas.
A type of snack that usually has small pieces of different foods.
He prepared a jaw for his guests.
Naghanda siya ng kulisaw para sa kanyang mga bisita.
Type of food stuffed with delicious ingredients.
The brutin has fresh fruits and creams.
Ang kulisaw ay may mga sariwang prutas at cream.

Etymology

A Tagalog term derived from the words 'kuli' (to entice) and 'saw' (part).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Friend's trifle
Food prepared by a friend.
Kulisaw ni kaibigan

Related Words

dessert
Type of food eaten after the main course.
panghimagas

Slang Meanings

Delicious food, like a feast.
Wow, this kulisaw is so good, it's like a feast with every bite!
Grabe, ang sarap ng kulisaw na ito, parang fiesta sa bawat kagat!
Seasoned dish that's perfect with beer.
Kulisaw is really perfect for drinking sessions, it makes the conversation even better.
Perfect talaga ang kulisaw sa inuman, mas lalong sumasarap ang usapan.
Food shared in a potluck.
At our potluck, there were so many kulisaw dishes, it was fun!
Sa potluck namin, ang dami ng kulisaw, ang saya!