Meanings
nounhabal-habal (plural habal-habals or habal-habal)
plural habal-habals · alternative habel-habel
- PhilippinesA motorcycle taxi, particularly a small motorcycle modified to carry up to six passengers and cargo.
Synonyms: skylab
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA motorcycle taxi, particularly a small motorcycle modified to carry up to six passengers and cargo.
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Origin
- Cebuanohabalhabal
- Englishhabal-habal
Borrowed from Cebuano habalhabal.
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habal-habal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/habal-habal
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Chicago
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