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    Kalong (en. Bat)

    /kaˈlong/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of mammal that flies and belongs to the order Chiroptera.
    Bats are capable of flying at night.
    Ang mga kalong ay may kakayahang lumipad sa gabi.
    Animals that have wings and sleep in trees or caves during the day.
    Bats can be seen sleeping under the leaves.
    Ang mga kalong ay maaaring makitang natutulog sa ilalim ng mga dahon.

    Etymology

    From the Tagalog word for 'bat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bat in the dark
    Refers to the size of bats that are often seen in darker places.
    kalong sa dilim

    Related Words

    wing
    A word used to refer to the wings of a bat.
    panghampas

    Slang Meanings

    Weird person or strange
    Wow, you're so kalong! It's like you're an alien.
    Grabe, ang kalong mo naman! Para kang alien.
    Ugly or not attractive
    That outfit you're wearing is so kalong!
    Yung suot mo, ang kalong naman!
    Difficult or dangerous to navigate
    Oh my God, the road here is so kalong, it feels like a war zone!
    Diyos ko, ang kalong ng daan dito, parang giyera!