Which Filipino term describes a sensitive or easily offended person?

• A. Balat-sibuyas
• B. Agaw-buhay
• C. Pasawikain
• D. Bugtong na anak

Answer: (A)

Balat-sibuyas captures the idea of someone who is easily offended. It uses a vivid image—onion skins are very thin and peel away easily—to describe a person who reacts sensitively to remarks or criticism. That makes it the best fit for describing a sensitive or easily hurt person. The other terms don’t match this sense: agaw-buhay refers to acting as if one is dying or being overly dramatic, pasawikain points to someone who quotes proverbs or uses clichés, and bugtong na anak describes a child who is puzzling or troublesome.