Kulos (en. Coiled)

/ku.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of shape or form that is usually circular or spiral.
The coil of the rope emphasized its strength.
Ang kulos ng lubid ay nagbigay-diin sa lakas nito.
The intertwining of materials is also called coil.
Coils are often used in tools to stabilize objects.
Madalas na ginagamit ang kulos sa mga kasangkapan upang patatagin ang mga bagay.

Etymology

A Tagalog term that may have originated from Spanish or indigenous languages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coil knot
A knot with a coiled shape.
buhol na kulos

Related Words

circular
A shape that is round.
pabilog
coil
A form of circular shape that is easily found.
asin

Slang Meanings

Tough guy or grumpy person.
Even though kuya looks tough, he's nice once you get to know him.
Kahit na mukhang kulos si kuya, mabait naman yan kapag nakilala mo.
Unattractive or bald hairstyle.
Your hairstyle looks kind of rough, doesn't it?
Yung style ng buhok mo, parang kulos ah.
Too deep or hard to understand person.
Don't talk to Ben, he's too complicated.
Wag ka na makipag-usap kay Ben, kulos yun masyado.