Bangi (en. Species of fish)

ˈbaŋɪ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fish commonly found in rivers and lakes.
Children love bangi because of its delicious taste.
Mahilig ang mga bata sa bangi dahil sa masarap nitong lasa.
A local name for a type of fish that has a yellow or cool color.
The bangi has a unique color that is attractive to fishermen.
Ang bangi ay may natatanging kulay na kaakit-akit sa mga mangingisda.

Etymology

From Old Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

River bangi
A type of bangi found in rivers.
Bangi ng ilog

Related Words

life
In relation to fishing for bangi.
buhay

Slang Meanings

like savage or very lively
You know, the party was so bangi earlier, everyone was having a great time!
Alam mo ba, sobrang bangi ng party kanina, lahat ng tao ay enjoy na enjoy!
quick or sudden
He delivered a bangi knockout in the fight, I didn't see that coming.
Nagbigay siya ng bangi na knockout sa laban, hindi ko inaasahan.
breezy or cool
The wind outside is so bangi, it feels like we're at the beach!
Sobrang bangi ng hangin sa labas, parang nasa beach lang!