Anghit (en. Stink)
/aŋɡɪt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A temporary or continuous foul smell.
The stink of neglected trash reached the nearby homes.
Ang anghit ng napabayaang basura ay umaabot sa kalapit na mga tahanan.
A smell that causes an unpleasant experience.
The number of visitors decreased because of the stench around.
Nabawasan ang bilang ng mga bisita dahil sa anghit sa paligid.
Referring to a foul smell caused by decay.
The stink from the rotten fruits is unavoidable.
Ang anghit mula sa mga nabubulok na prutas ay hindi maiiwasan.
Etymology
Spanish root word referring to foul smell from the body or nature.
Common Phrases and Expressions
full of stink
Containing foul odor.
puno ng anghit
turned foul
Smell became offensive.
na naging anghit
Related Words
smelly
A term referring to an unpleasant or repulsive odor.
mabaho
smell
A sensation felt by the nose due to molecules that mix with air.
amoy
Slang Meanings
a very foul or offensive smell
Wow, your smell is so bad, it’s like you didn’t take a bath!
Grabe naman 'yang anghit mo, parang di ka naligo!
ugly or unpleasant smell
I can’t handle the smell of the trash, it’s really annoying!
'Di ko kaya 'yang anghit ng basura, nakakabuwisit!
a situation that feels bad or hopeless
This fight is totally hopeless, we have no chance!
Anghit naman ng laban na 'to, wala tayong pag-asa!