Kapootan (en. Anger)

/kaˈpu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being angry or resentful.
His anger was clearly visible on his face.
Ang kanyang kapootan ay kitang-kita sa kanyang mukha.
Intense feeling of opposition or anger towards a person or situation.
His resentment towards the project mission urged him to stand up and speak out.
Ang kapootan niya sa misyon ng proyekto ay nag-udyok sa kanya na tumayo at magsalita.

Etymology

From the word 'poot' meaning anger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anger from within
Intense anger or resentment towards a person or situation.
kapootan ng loob

Related Words

anger
A strong emotion often caused by humiliation or offense.
galit

Slang Meanings

nonsense
Wow, what you did is really nonsense!
Grabe, 'yang ginawa mo, kapootan talaga!
foolishness
Because of so much foolishness, no one can be serious!
Sa sobrang kapootan, walang makapag-seryoso!
fun
Let’s go for some fun, let’s party!
Tara na sa kapootan, mag-party tayo!