Maamoy (en. Smelly)

ma-a-moy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to an unpleasant smell.
The garbage emits a smelly odor.
Ang basura ay naglalabas ng maamoy na amoy.
Describes an object with a bad odor.
The fish became smelly due to improper storage.
Ang isda ay naging maamoy dahil sa hindi tamang pag-iimbak.
A type of smell that can cause embarrassment.
Smelly clothes can make you embarrassed in public.
Ang maamoy na damit ay maaaring makahiya sa iyo sa publiko.

Etymology

Filipino word

Common Phrases and Expressions

unpleasant smell
A smell that is not pleasant.
maamoy na amoy

Related Words

smell
Nagpapakita ng pandamdam sa amoy o pabango.
amoy

Slang Meanings

fragrant or breezy smell
The fragrant breeze smells like fresh leaves.
Ang maamoy na hangin ay parang amoy ng bagong dahon.
unpleasant smell, often from food
Oh no, the sinigang smells bad, like there's spoiled fish.
Naku, maamoy ang nilutong sinigang, parang may nasirang isda.
tease or joke related to smell
We laughed so much, she said, 'I thought you smelled bad!'
Tawa kami ng tawa, sabi niya, 'kala ko maamoy ka!'