Amagong (en. Maggot)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of insect larvae, commonly found in decaying organic material.
The maggot causes a foul smell in rotting food.
Ang amagong ay nagdudulot ng masamang amoy sa nabubulok na pagkain.
The maggot can assist in the process of biodegradation.
Magots help recycle decaying materials in nature.
Ang mga amagong ay tumutulong sa pag-recycle ng mga nabubulok na bagay sa kalikasan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be a maggot in the trash
Cause a rotting situation or problem.
maging amagong sa basura

Related Words

insect
A type of animal with six legs and often wings.
insekto
biodegradation
The process by which organic matter decays and becomes simpler substances.
biodegradation

Slang Meanings

family or close friends
They are my amagong, that's why they're always there for me.
Sila yung mga amagong ko, kaya't laging nandiyan para sa akin.
partner or companion in good times and bad
We should stick together because we are amagong in this fight.
Dapat tayong magsama-sama, kasi amagong tayo sa laban na 'to.