Timbuwang (en. Potbellied)
tim-bu-wang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates a condition or physical form where the stomach is large or refers to people with a round belly.
His potbellied body encourages people to laugh.
Ang kanyang timbuwang na katawan ay nag-uudyok sa mga tao na magpatawa.
Can describe a container or object that has a soft shape.
The potbellied box contained items left by the previous resident.
Ang timbuwang na kahon ay naglalaman ng mga gamit na naiwan ng dating nakatira.
Etymology
From the root word 'timbang,' meaning permanence or weight measurement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's be potbellied.
We will have a joyful conversation or laughter because of a situation.
Mag-timbuwang tayo.
Related Words
weight
Refers to the measure of weight or balance of an object.
timbang
Slang Meanings
A state of being confused or anxious.
This dude is all timbuwang, he has so many questions about our assignment.
Ang timbuwang na 'to, ang dami niyang tanong tungkol sa assignment namin.
Lost in thought or not in one's right mind.
Why do you seem so timbuwang? You need to take a break.
Bakit parang timbuwang ka? Kailangan mo nang magpahinga.
Worrying about things that shouldn't be a concern.
You don't need to be timbuwang over small things, just chill!
Hindi mo na kailangan maging timbuwang sa mga maliliit na bagay, chill ka lang!