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    Katakawan (en. Gluttony)

    ka-ta-ka-wan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The excessive desire or indulgence in food.
    Gluttony leads to poor health.
    Ang katakawan ay humahantong sa masamang kalusugan.
    A bad habit of overeating or excess.
    One should avoid gluttony at feasts.
    Dapat iwasan ang katakawan sa mga handaan.
    The need to eat more than necessary.
    His gluttony caused his excessive weight.
    Ang kanyang katakawan ay naging sanhi ng kanyang labis na timbang.

    Etymology

    root word 'takaw' meaning excessive desire for food.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gluttony in food
    excessive desire or amazement towards food.
    katakawan sa pagkain

    Related Words

    excess
    Being over in anything, not just food.
    sobra
    gluttonous
    A trait due to excessive desire for food.
    takaw

    Slang Meanings

    foodie or overly fond of eating
    He's always at the buffet, looks like he's really a glutton.
    Lagi na lang siya nasa buffet, mukhang katakawan talaga siya.
    insatiable or never-ending appetite
    He didn’t bring any packed lunch because all he knows is to just eat!
    Hindi siya nagdala ng baon, kasi katakawan lang ang alam niya!
    a bit crude or unrefined in eating habits
    I don’t know how to eat in public; they might think I’m a glutton.
    Hindi ko alam kung paano kumain, eh, baka akalaing katakawan ako.