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    Mabakla (en. Effeminate man)

    ma-bak-la

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term used to describe people with alternative gender identities.
    Mabakla is often used for those who do not conform to traditional gender roles.
    Madalas gamitin ang mabakla para sa mga taong hindi sumusunod sa tradisyunal na gender roles.
    A term that may have positive connotations in LGBTQ+ communities.
    In the community, mabakla is considered a symbol of talent and art.
    Sa komunidad, ang mabakla ay itinuturing na simbolo ng talento at sining.
    A man with feminine traits.
    Mark is known to be a mabakla in our community.
    Si Mark ay kilalang mabakla sa aming barangay.

    Etymology

    Tagalog term referring to a person, often a gay man, who exhibits effeminate traits.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    You are effeminate!
    A way of referring to a man in a positive or humorous manner.
    Mabakla ka!

    Related Words

    bakla
    A broader term that refers to the LGBT community, which can apply to both men and women with such identities.
    bakla

    Slang Meanings

    Gay
    When you see Marco, he's really very gay.
    Kapag nakita mo si Marco, bading na bading talaga siya.
    Queer
    My gay friend has such a high-pitched voice.
    Yung kaibigan kong bakla, sobrang taas ng boses niya.
    Awkward
    His vibe is awkward to me, but he's gay.
    Ang chaka ng dating niya sa akin, pero mabakla siya.
    Girl (used for someone perceived as feminine or gay)
    Who is that girl who is overly demanding and gay?
    Sino na naman yung iha na mabakla ang masyadong demanding?