Salikbubo (en. Bubo contact)

/sah-lik-boo-bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body referring to the source of the finger that connects the fingers.
The salikbubo is important for finger movement.
Ang salikbubo ay mahalaga sa paggalaw ng mga daliri.
A terminology used in medicine for the presence of buboes that often cause illness.
The salikbubo often affects the fingers in 'bubo disease'.
Ang salikbubo ay kadalasang nahahadlangan ang mga daliri sa 'bubo disease'.

Etymology

From the words 'salik' (source relating to fingers) and 'bubo' (hug), referring to a vein connecting the fingers.

Common Phrases and Expressions

finger salikbubo
refers to the current condition of the finger affected by illness.
salikbubo ng daliri

Related Words

bubo
A swelling often related to infection.
bubo

Slang Meanings

Of course, 'salikbubo' is used by young people to refer to anything that seems funny or ridiculous.
The outfit he's wearing, I feel like laughing at that 'salikbubo'!
Ang suot niyang iyon, para akong nagtatawanan sa 'salikbubo'!
Like a joke or nonsense; it's used when talking to someone and you don't know if they're serious or just kidding.
Oh no, you're being a 'salikbubo' again, what do you really want to say?
Naku, 'salikbubo' ka na naman, ano ba talaga ang gusto mong sabihin?