Chicharon (en. Crispy pork skin)

/ˈt͡ʃit͡ʃaˌɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A food made from fried pig skin that is usually crispy.

Chicharon is one of the favorite foods at gatherings.

Ang chicharon ay isa sa mga paboritong pagkain sa mga handaan.

Carefully cooked pig skin that is often used as an appetizer or snack.

She prepared chicharon as an appetizer before dinner.

Naghanda siya ng chicharon bilang pampagana bago ang hapunan.

A popular local food commonly eaten in the Philippines.

Chicharon is well-known in markets across the country.

Kilalang-kilala ang chicharon sa mga pamilihan sa bansa.

flower chicharrón

A type of chicharrón made from the cracked parts of pig meat.

chicharong bulaklak

chicharrón with vinegar

Chicharrón that is usually paired with vinegar for added flavor.

chicharon sa suka

roast pig

A whole pig cooked over coals, usually served at special occasions.

lechon

pork rind

Fried pig skin, similar to chicharrón.

pork rind

Favorite snack or finger food that is crispy pork skin.

Come on, let’s buy some chicharon to start the movie marathon!

Tara, bumili tayo ng chicharon para magsimula ng movie marathon!

Refers to a more crunchy or tangy way of saying something, like a 'more satisfying' version of gossip.

Wow, your gossip is so crunchy, it sounds so fun!

Grabe, ang chicharon ng chika mo, parang ang saya-saya!

Used to say something unbelievable, like there's a 'twist' in the story.

That's cool, but there’s some chicharon in that story, right?

Ayos, pero may chicharon sa kwentong yan, di ba?