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Etymology 1 edit

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, and Malay belantik.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

balatik (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜆᜒᜃ᜔)

  1. a weapon similar to a slingshot
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Etymology 2 edit

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

balatík (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜆᜒᜃ᜔) (obsolete)

  1. coitus in an abominable place
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Further reading edit

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

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Adjective edit

balatik

  1. single