Pulaynas (en. Bathing suit)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing worn while bathing, usually made from special material that dries quickly.
She put on a bathing suit before entering the swimming pool.
Nagsuot siya ng pulaynas bago pumasok sa swimming pool.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on a bathing suit
to wear a bathing suit or get ready for swimming
magpulaynas
women's bathing suit
a bathing suit designed for women
pulaynas na pang-babay

Related Words

washing
The process of cleaning oneself with water or soap.
paghuhugas
beach
A sandy area alongside the sea where recreational activities often take place.
tabing-dagat

Slang Meanings

come on, that's too much drama
You're being so pulaynas with what you said! Do you really need to be so dramatic?
Pulaynas naman yang sinabi mo! Kailangan mo bang magpaka-dramatic?
showing off
You’re so pulaynas! You act like you're someone important.
Pulaynas ka! Akala mo kung sino ka.
when someone is overacting
Here we go again with John, he's pulaynas again in the dining area.
Ayan na naman si John, pulaynas na naman sa comedor.