babalu

Cebuano

Etymology

After Filipino comedian and actor Babalu.

Noun

babalu

1. (humorous, somewhat offensive) someone with a long extended chin

Adjective

babalu

1. characteristic of a mandibular prognathism
2. having jaws that project forward more than usual; having a Habsburg jaw; prognathous

Synonyms

• (someone with an extended chin): aswang
• (having an extended chin): babaluhon, kabayoon, suwangon, yakmo

Mudburra

Etymology

From Kriol, ultimately from English buffalo.

Noun

babalu

1. buffalo