Kalasing (en. Drunkenness)

/ka.la.sing/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of drunkenness or the effect of having excessive alcohol in the body.
Drunkenness caused him to drink too much alcohol at the festival.
Nagdulot ng kalasing sa kanya ang pag-inom ng maraming alak sa piyesta.

Etymology

Root word: 'lasing'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Excessive drunkenness
Severe effect of alcohol consumption.
Sobrang kalasing

Related Words

drunken
Condition of a person who has experienced the effects of alcohol.
lasing
alcohol
Beverage that contains alcohol.
alak

Slang Meanings

Absolutely drunk
I was so absolutely drunk yesterday, I can't remember what happened.
Ang kalasing na kalasing ko kahapon, di ko na matandaan ang nangyari.
Party drunkard
He's the party drunkard friend who always throws parties.
Siya yung lasingkerong kaibigan na palaging nagpapa-party.
I've had enough
I've had enough, I'm drunk already, I don't want another shot.
Tama na, kalasing na ako, ayaw ko na ng sunod pang shot.
Lightweight
Just drinking one bottle, and he's already a lightweight.
Kakainom lang ng isang bote, eh nag-patsy na.