Manyika (en. Doll)

/maˈɲika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A toy typically made of fabric or plastic designed to represent a human.

Maria bought a doll for her daughter.

Binili ni Maria ang isang manyika para sa kanyang anak na babae.

An object representing a person or character.

The doll was used for the theater performance.

Ginamit ang manyika para sa pagtatanghal ng dula.

The most studied version of a person in toy form.

She received many dolls from her friends.

Tumanggap siya ng maraming manyika mula sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Tagalog, derived from the word 'manika' meaning doll or figure.

child's doll

a toy for children, typically played by a child.

manyika ng bata

toy

An object used for play, often for children.

laruan

doll

Refers to a specific type of doll usually made of plastic or fabric, often resembling a human.

manika

Shrimp girl (Slang term for women who have a tall body but a small frame)

Janine's a total shrimp girl, just like a model!

Ang manyika ni Janine, parang model lang!

Attention grabber (Referring to people who are eye-catching or good-looking)

Wow, the new girl in school is such an attention grabber; everyone is looking!

Grabe, ang manyika ng bagong girl sa school, lahat nakatingin!