Magutli (en. To become thin)

/maɡutˈli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of becoming slender or losing flesh.
Because of the lack of food, he is becoming thin.
Dahil sa kakulangan ng pagkain, siya ay nagugutli.
Having little flesh on the body.
I saw Maria becoming thin after a long illness.
Nakita ko si Maria na nagugutli matapos ang mahabang sakit.
Loss of weight due to illness or nutritional deficiency.
Animals become thin when they do not eat properly.
Ang mga hayop ay nagugutli kapag hindi sila nakakakain ng maayos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gutli', which refers to bones or lack of flesh in meat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am getting thin
Nagugutli na ako
Nagugutli na ako

Related Words

gutli
Refers to bones or parts of the body that are hollow.
gutli
payat
Means having a deficiency in body fat or excessive loss of weight.
payat

Slang Meanings

Magutli - a slang term referring to food (often delicious) that brings joy or satisfaction.
Wow, this sinigang is magutli! I feel like I want to finish it all!
Grabe, itong sinigang na 'to magutli! Parang gusto kong ubusin lahat!
Magutli - also used to describe a person who is good at cooking.
She really is magutli! Everything she cooks is a winner!
Siya talaga, sobrang magutli! Lahat ng niluluto niya, panalo!
Magutli - a word often used in events or occasions that are full of fun.
Kevin's birthday bash was so magutli! It was so much fun!
Sobrang magutli ng birthday bash ni Kevin! Ang saya-saya!