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    Labnog (en. Half-boiled)

    lab-nog

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term used to describe a state of food that is partially cooked.
    The half-boiled egg is delicious and soft.
    Ang labnog na itlog ay masarap at malambot.
    Sometimes used to refer to dishes that have become watered down.
    The broth became labnog due to too much water.
    Naging labnog ang sabaw dahil sa sobrang tubig.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'lab' meaning 'tear' and 'nog' which might refer to taste or feeling.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    half-boiled egg
    Egg partially cooked in hot water.
    labnog na itlog

    Related Words

    egg
    A food item that can be in a labnog state.
    itlog
    broth
    Can become labnog if it is too watery.
    sabaw

    Slang Meanings

    life-risking (extreme effort for love)
    He went all out for her, that's why his friends are so happy.
    Sobrang labnog niya sa kanya, kaya tuwang-tuwa ang mga kaibigan niya.
    crazy or wild
    The party was wild last night, we all enjoyed.
    Ang labnog ng party kagabi, lahat kami nag-enjoy.
    fit or muscular
    He really put in the work at the gym, his body is huge now.
    Grabe ang labnog niya sa gym, ang laki ng katawan niya ngayon.