Makagalos (en. Of wounds)

/makɐˈɡa.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the quality of causing wounds or damage.
The makagalos wall was slightly damaged in the storm.
Ang makagalos na pader ay bahagyang napinsala sa bagyo.
Referring to the condition of wounds that seem to fester.
His makagalos hand drew sympathy.
Ang kanyang makagalos na kamay ay nag-imbita ng simpatya.

Etymology

From the word 'galos' referring to a wound or injury.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leaves wounds
Causes injury or damage.
nag-iiwan ng galos

Related Words

wound
An injury or damage to the skin.
galos
injury
Any type of damage to the skin.
sugat

Slang Meanings

grumpy or fierce person
Janna seems so makagalos, acting like the boss of everyone.
Parang makagalos si Janna, kumikilos na parang boss sa lahat.
easily angered or gets angry for no reason
Don't talk to him right now, he seems makagalos.
Huwag mo na siyang kausapin ngayon, mukhang makagalos siya.
has a bad or fierce attitude
When Marco is around, people are definitely makagalos.
Kapag si Marco ang kasama mo, siguradong makagalos ang mga tao sa paligid.