Pilus (en. Hair)

pi-lus

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strand of hair that grows on the skin.
The hair on his head is long and dark.
Ang pilus sa kanyang ulo ay mahaba at maitim.
Any type of fur on an animal's body.
Cats have soft fur.
Ang mga pusa ay may malambot na pilus.
A phrase that refers to hair or fur.
Her hair on the arm is fine.
Maninipis ang kanyang pilus sa braso.

Etymology

Refers to the root of hair or fur.

Common Phrases and Expressions

complicated hair
Hair that is difficult to manage or style.
masalimuot na pilus
long hair
Hair that reaches the shoulders or longer.
mahabang pilus

Related Words

hair
The term for pilus commonly used for humans.
buhok
fur
The term for any pilus form referring to animal fur.
balahibo

Slang Meanings

Deviation or something out of the ordinary
His behavior has been too out of the ordinary, it's like he's going through something.
Masyado nang pilus yung gawi niya, parang may ibang pinagdadaanan.
To poke fun at or tease someone
You're such a trickster, you always tease Anna.
Ang pilyo mo talaga, palagi kang pilus kay Anna.