Kwek-kwek (en. Orange-covered quail eggs)

kwek-kwek

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of street food in the Philippines made from boiled quail eggs coated with flour and colored orange.
I bought kwek-kwek in front of the school.
Bumili ako ng kwek-kwek sa tapat ng paaralan.

Etymology

The term 'kwek-kwek' originated from the sound of this food when cooked or fried.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kwek-kwek on the corner
Referring to a place where kwek-kwek is sold.
Kwek-kwek sa kanto

Related Words

fish balls
A similar street food made from round fish.
fish balls

Slang Meanings

Favorite or popular street food
I hope there will be kwek-kwek at the corner later!
Sana may kwek-kwek pa sa kanto mamaya!
Name for eggs wrapped in orange batter
Their kwek-kwek is tastier than the others.
Yung kwek-kwek nila mas masarap kesa sa iba.
Sharing food while having fun
We eat kwek-kwek and balut while enjoying ourselves.
Kwek-kwek at balut ang mga kinakain namin habang nagkakasiyahan.