balatik

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bala(n)tik (“spring back suddenly; spring-set spear trap; the constellation Orion”). Compare Ilocano balantik, Aklanon baeatik, Cebuano balatik, Western Bukidnon Manobo belatik, Tausug batik, and Malay belantik.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baˈlatik/, [bɐˈla.tɪk]
  • Hyphenation: ba‧la‧tik

Noun

balatik (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜆᜒᜃ᜔)

  1. a weapon similar to a slingshot
Derived terms
  • mamalatik
See also

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /balaˈtik/, [bɐ.lɐˈtik]
  • Hyphenation: ba‧la‧tik

Noun

balatík (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜆᜒᜃ᜔) (obsolete)

  1. coitus in an abominable place
Derived terms
  • magbalatik

Further reading
  • “balatik”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018

Volapük

Adjective

balatik

  1. single
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