Binatilyo (en. Young man)

bi-na-ti-lyo

Synonyms

Nerd or geek, usually referring to someone too serious about their interests

John is always playing video games and loves comics; he's such a binatilyo!

Si John, lagi siyang naglalaro ng video games at mahilig sa comics, talagang binatilyo yan!

Serious or overly dedicated to a hobby or activity

Why do you seem like a binatilyo in studying? You're always glued to a book!

Bakit parang binatilyo ka sa pag-aaral? Lagi kang nakadikit sa libro!

A bit awkward in social situations, often not used to mingling

Mark seems like a binatilyo because he can't talk properly with others.

Si Mark, parang binatilyo kasi hindi naman siya makapagsalita ng maayos sa iba.