Balingusngos (en. Squinting)

ba-lin-gus-ngos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of vision where the eyes look in different directions making focusing difficult.
His squinting made it hard for him to focus on objects.
Ang kanyang balingusngos ay naging sanhi ng kanyang mahirap na pagtingin sa mga bagay.
adjective
Describing a person or animal that has a squint or defect in vision.
He is squinting and has difficulty seeing clearly.
Siya ay balingusngos at nahihirapan siyang makakita ng malinaw.

Etymology

From 'balingus' meaning 'to flip over' and 'ngos' an adjective describing an awkward or unnatural condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Squinting vision
The condition of being squinting which causes complications in vision.
Balingusngos na pagtingin

Related Words

to squint
An action describing the flipping or adjusting of the eyes.
balingus

Slang Meanings

a person who buys things they don't really need
There are so many balingusngos at the mall, buying things they don't even need.
Daming balingusngos sa mall, puro hindi naman kailangan ang binibili.
a person who loves gossiping or chatting
Don't pay too much attention to Jessa, she's a balingusngos, always in the conversation.
Huwag mo na masyadong pansinin si Jessa, balingusngos yan, lagi nasa usapan.
a person who often gets noticed or participates in drinking sessions
Marco is a balingusngos, always there at the drinking sessions.
Si Marco, balingusngos 'yan, laging nandiyan sa mga inuman.