Salongbaba (en. Tomboy)

/saloŋˈbaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A woman with masculine traits or who exhibits masculine behavior.

She is a salongbaba who loves to play basketball.

Siya ay isang salongbaba na mahilig maglaro ng basketball.

A term often used for young women known for their gender-nonconforming style or personality.

Many salongbaba are forming communities to support each other.

Maraming salongbaba ang nagtatayo ng mga komunidad upang suportahan ang isa't isa.

salongbaba in society

Refering to the role or identity of women who exhibit masculine characteristics in society.

salongbaba sa lipunan

salongbaba and salongbaba

Referring to relationships or connections among women who share similar gender expressions.

salongbaba at salongbaba

woman

A person of the female gender.

babae

masculine

Related to or exhibiting the characteristics or behaviors of males.

panlalaki

A kid without fuss or pretensions.

Jomar is just like a salongbaba, chill no matter what happens.

Parang salongbaba lang itong si Jomar, chill lang kahit anong mangyari.

Space or room to hang out.

Join the salongbaba, let's play basketball!

Sama ka sa salongbaba, laro tayo ng basketball!