Magkabalahibo (en. To be hairy)

/maɡka.balaˈhi.bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to having hair or fur on the body.
Animals that are hairy are often colder in places with cold climates.
Ang mga hayop na magkabalahibo ay kadalasang mas malamig sa mga lugar na may malamig na klima.
Indicates possessing specific characteristics related to hairs.
Drinking the right nutrition helps people and animals to be hairy.
Ang pag-inom ng tamang nutrisyon ay makakatulong upang magkabalahibo ang mga tao at hayop.

Etymology

This word originates from the root 'balahibo' meaning hair or fur in Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have hair on the back
There is hair or fur on the back of a person or animal.
magkabalahibo ang likod

Related Words

fur
Hair found on the body of a person or animal.
balahibo
to grow hair
Related to having hair.
magbuhok

Slang Meanings

hidden secret or something
What’s that? Just spill the beans already!
Ano ba yan? Magkabalahibo ka pa, sabihin mo na kasi!
hiding under the hair of a problem
Don't beat around the bush, just face the truth.
Huwag kang magkabalahibo diyan, harapin mo na ang totoo.
to hide or avoid a situation
He went into hiding when he saw his ex.
Nagmagkabalahibo siya nung nakita niya ang ex niya.