Bodynoun
Buhok
BU-hok
Englishhair (on the head)
Word of the Day · Friday, July 3, 2026
Buhok — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 3, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Buhok" specifically means the hair on one's head — Bisaya uses different words for body hair elsewhere, unlike English's single catch-all word "hair" for both.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Long, well-kept "buhok" has traditionally been associated with beauty and femininity in Filipino culture, though shorter styles have become increasingly common and accepted among younger generations in cities.
Example Sentences
Complimenting someone's hairstyle
Nindot ang imong buhok karon, gipahigot ba?
“Your hair looks nice today, did you get it styled?”
Describing aging hair (note: 'itom' here idiomatically flips to mean graying in context)
Nag-itom ang iyang buhok tungod sa edad.
“His/Her hair turned gray from age.”
Explaining a haircut decision
Gipaputol niya ang iyang buhok kay init na kaayo.
“She had her hair cut short because it's too hot.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Does "buhok" refer to any body hair, or specifically head hair?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Buhok" mean in Bisaya?
"Buhok" means "hair (on the head)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Body category, pronounced as "BU-hok".
How do you pronounce "Buhok" in Cebuano?
"Buhok" is pronounced "BU-hok". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Buhok" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Nindot ang imong buhok karon, gipahigot ba?" — "Your hair looks nice today, did you get it styled?". Long, well-kept "buhok" has traditionally been associated with beauty and femininity in Filipino culture, though shorter styles have become increasingly common and accepted among younger generations in cities.
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