balintong
Bikol Central edit
Alternative forms edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
balintóng (Basahan spelling ᜊᜎᜒᜈ᜔ᜆᜓᜅ᜔) (Naga)
- somersault
- tumble
- Synonym: ligid
Derived terms edit
Cebuano edit
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
balintong
- to somersault
Noun edit
balintong
- a somersault
- the Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis)
- the bullet tuna (Auxis rochei rochei)
- the frigate tuna (Auxis thazard)
- the kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis)
Usage notes edit
Used to refer to individuals smaller than a tulingan.
Tagalog edit
Etymology edit
Compare Cebuano balintong and Maranao balintong.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
balintóng (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜒᜈ᜔ᜆᜓᜅ᜔)
- somersault
- accidental fall on one's hand