Bitaw (Filipino Slang)
/bi•táw/ (adjective)
Bitaw is a new viral slang term that has emerged recently, primarily due to the rise of the young stunna trend. If you're unsure about what it really means, this may help clarify.
Definition:
- an indication of someone being credible or having substance when speaking
- another term for "may ibubuga" which means having the potential or capability to show something worth bragging about
Paano gamitin nang bongga:
"Grabe ang harapan ni Vice Ganda at Jhong Hilario sa It's Showtime, may bitaw lahat ng banat."
Aside from being a slang word, bitaw is also commonly used in the Cebuano vocabulary. See the definition below:
Bitaw (verb)
/bítaw/
Definition:
- commonly used to agree with someone, confirm a statement, or add emphasis
Paano gamitin nang bongga: (Bisaya examples)
- "Lami ang among gikaon." "Bitaw." ("Ang sarap ng kinain natin." "Oo nga.")
- "Gwapa bitaw siya." ("Ang ganda nya talaga.")