bulbol
/bulˈbol/
The English phrase "pubic hair" is translated into Tagalog as bulbol. Wiktionary also lists bulbul.
Meaning: collectively (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| bulbol | /bulˈbol/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| bulbul |
For a more formal and descriptive way to say "hairs in private areas", you can use Mga buhok sa pribadong lugar.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of bulbol is /bulˈbol/.
Did you know?
- Historically, the Proto-Philippine root *bulbul linked the concept of hair to the texture of feathers or downy fluff.
- Because bulbul is highly colloquial and carries a strong vulgar connotation today, using it in polite conversation may cause significant social embarrassment.
- The word bulbol can be used in certain colloquial contexts to describe something that is excessive or 'shaggy' in an unsightly way.
Examples in context
- May nakita akong bulbol sa sahig.I saw some pubic hair on the floor.
Example conversation
Angela and Juan are discussing grooming habits.
- AngelaNag-aahit ka ba ng bulbol?Do you shave your pubic hair?
- JuanOo, ginagawa ko iyon.Yes, I do that.
- AngelaMas malinis kasi tingnan.Because it looks cleaner.
- JuanTama ka dyan, Angela.You are right about that, Angela.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pubic hair” translations and entries bulbol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bulbol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
