Laos (en. Obscure)

/la-os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being valueless or completely forgotten.
These things get outdated and become obsolete over time.
Ang mga bagay na ito ay napapag-iwanan at nagiging laos sa paglipas ng panahon.
Term for products or ideas that are no longer in use or recognized.
Obsolete products no longer attract consumers.
Ang mga laos na produkto ay hindi na nakakaakit sa mga mamimili.

Etymology

Originating from the Japanese word 'rausu' which means disregard.

Common Phrases and Expressions

obsolete ideas
Ideas that are no longer used or relevant.
laos na ang mga ideya

Related Words

outdated
Means surpassed or no longer timely.
lipas
forgotten
Indicates the state of being no longer remembered or considered.
nalimutan

Slang Meanings

lost hype or popularity
He was really famous before, but now he's already washed up.
Dati sikat na sikat siya, pero ngayon laos na siya.
lost trendiness
That outfit is so out of style!
Yung outfit na yan, laos na!
no longer appreciated
That band is washed up; no one pays attention to them anymore.
Yung band na yan, laos na, walang pumapansin.