Hiso (en. Mud)
/ˈhiso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of soft and wet soil that often appears after rain.
After the heavy rain, the backyard was full of mud.
Matapos ang malakas na ulan, ang likuran ay puno ng hiso.
The soft soil that causes difficulty in walking.
Because of the mud, I couldn't walk on the road properly.
Dahil sa hiso, hindi ako makalakad sa daan nang maayos.
Etymology
It originated from the Latin word 'hysus' meaning 'strange' or 'flooded'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mud in the backyard
The backyard is a mess because of the soft and wet soil.
hiso sa likuran
Related Words
soil
The source of mud, commonly used as land for agriculture.
lupa
Slang Meanings
daydreamer
He has a lot of daydreams about his crushes; he just seems so happy.
Ang dami niyang hiso sa mga crush niya, parang ang saya-saya lang niya.
flirty
That girl is kind of flirty; she always seems to have her eye on a guy.
Yung babae, medyo hiso, lagi na lang may pinapansin na lalaki.
quick to fall in love
No wonder he's always noticed; he's a dreamer and falls in love easily.
Kaya pala siya lagi napapansin, hiso kasi eh, madali lang ma-in love.