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    Manilaw (en. Yellowish)

    /ma.ni.law/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Indicates a color that is almost yellow.
    He took yellowish paint for the wall.
    Kumuha siya ng manilaw na pintura para sa dingding.
    Has a slight mixture of yellow.
    The yellowish light provided a soft glow.
    Ang manilaw na ilaw ay nagbigay ng malambing na liwanag.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'nilo' which means yellow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yellowish color
    A color that has a slight yellow.
    manilaw na kulay

    Related Words

    yellow
    The primary and clean color opposite blue on the color wheel.
    dilaw

    Slang Meanings

    lacking or insufficient
    Your effort in delivering that to me was manilaw, it felt like you held back.
    Manilaw yung paghahatid mo sa akin, parang tinipid mo yung effort.
    not attractive or ugly
    Her look today is so manilaw.
    Napaka-manilaw naman ng itsura niya sa araw na 'to.
    lackluster, deadpan
    His answer was so manilaw, it seemed like he had no interest.
    Manilaw yung sagot niya, parang wala siyang interes.