General
bulin
What does bulin mean?
A small bachelor apartment or private room, often used as a romantic hideaway. The source is debated, with French argot 'boulin' (a hole/nook, slang for a bed) the leading candidate.
"La llevo a su bulin. (He took her to his little flat.)"
Origin
Lunfardo from early-1900s Buenos Aires and a staple of tango poetry, documented by the Academia Portena del Lunfardo; most often traced to French argot 'boulin', though the etymology is not definitively settled.
Frequently asked questions
What does bulin mean?
It means a bachelor flat or small private love-nest.
Where did bulin come from?
Most likely from French argot 'boulin', a slang term for a nook or bed.
Why is bulin important to tango?
It's a recurring setting in tango lyrics, the intimate room left empty after a breakup.
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