Balaki (en. Thorn)

ba-la-ki

Synonyms

female who has a higher standing in a relationship

She is the balaki in the group, everyone always listens to her.

Siya yung balaki sa grupo, laging siya ang pinapakinggan.

a strong or sturdy person

It's okay, you're balaki, you won't back down.

Ayos lang yan, balaki ka naman, di ka natitinag.

a person with many friends or acquaintances

Of course, he's balaki in the community, everyone knows him.

Siyempre, balaki siya sa barangay, lahat kilala siya.