Katakamtakam (en. Mouth-watering)

ka-ta-kam-ta-kam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to food that is extremely delicious and enticing.
This cake is mouth-watering for the children.
Ang cake na ito ay katakamtakam na kinakain ng mga bata.
A word that describes a flavor that evokes desire or attraction.
The scent of the dish is truly mouth-watering and enticing to the guests.
Ang plong ng ulam ay talagang katakamtakam at nakapagpapaakit sa mga bisita.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'kakam' meaning sour or tasty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mouth-watering food
Food that is delicious and enticing.
katakam-takam na pagkain

Related Words

delicious
An adjective used to describe foods or drinks that people prefer due to their good taste.
masarap
attraction
A word that describes the ability to draw attention or desire.
pang-akit

Slang Meanings

Extremely delicious
This dessert is really katakamtakam!
Ang dessert na 'to, katakamtakam talaga!
Temptingly delicious
That burger is katakamtakam, I want to eat it all the time!
Yung burger na yon, katakamtakam, parang gusto kong kainin sa lahat ng oras!
Favorite or admired food
Wow, the lechon here is katakamtakam, I keep coming back!
Naku, katakamtakam ang lechon dito, lagi na lang ako bumabalik!