kabatite - The Ilocano name for a sponge gourd, which is like the veget

The Ilocano name for a sponge gourd, which is like the vegetable version of a guy who shows up late to every party.

That kabatite was so late to the dish, it almost missed the whole meal.

I think the kabatite in my lunch was trying to escape.

My sister said the kabatite was the reason she failed math.