Kasoy (en. Cashew)

ka-soy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tree that produces a nut with the same name.
The cashew tree contains nutrient-rich oil.
Ang kasoy ay naglalaman ng masustansyang langis.
The nut of the cashew that is commonly eaten as a snack or ingredient in dishes.
The cashew is delicious when roasted and eaten as a snack.
Masarap ang kasoy kapag inihaw at kinakain na meryenda.
A well-known export product in some countries.
The cashew is one of the main products of Brazil's economy.
Ang kasoy ay isa sa mga pangunahing produkto ng ekonomiya ng Brazil.

Etymology

English: cashew

Common Phrases and Expressions

roasted cashew
Roasted nut of cashew usually eaten as a snack.
kasoy na inihaw

Related Words

cashew tree
The plant that bears the cashew fruits.
puno ng kasoy
nut
Related nut that can have positive effects on health.
kasuot

Slang Meanings

Nutty vibe; someone who's a bit crazy or eccentric
He's like a nut, you never know what's on his mind.
Parang kasoy 'yan, hindi mo alam kung anong nasa isip.
Cool or awesome person
You're so cool, you're really amazing!
Ang kasoy mo, ang galing mo talaga!
Weird or quirky habit
He has some quirky habits that I don't understand.
May mga kasoy na ugali siya na hindi ko maintindihan.