Belyako (en. Hangry)

/bɛˈlɛjakɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling that connects hunger and irritability.
Sometimes, I get hangry if I don't eat properly.
Minsan, nagiging belyako ako kung hindi ako nakakakain nang maayos.
A condition where hunger causes anger or irritability.
He became hangry due to the long delay in food.
Naging belyako siya dahil sa mahabang pagkaantala ng pagkain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I need to eat before I get hangry.
Kailangan kong kumain bago ako maging belyako.

Related Words

hunger
Condition of lacking nutrition or food.
gutom

Slang Meanings

Ugly or unattractive appearance.
Oh man, your outfit looks belyako!
Ay naku, ang belyako ng damit mo!
Old or tough-looking appearance.
He looks belyako with his new haircut.
Parang belyako siya sa kanyang bagong haircut.
Unpleasant behavior or demeanor.
Juan looks belyako when he gets angry.
Belyako talaga ang dating ni Juan kapag nagagalit.