Makaliskis (en. Scaly)

ma-ka-lis-kis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having scales or a covering like the scales of fish or snakes.

The lizard is scaly.

Ang butiki ay makaliskis.

Having the characteristic of having scales that hinder movement.

Scaly animals are not very fast in moving.

Ang mga makaliskis na hayop ay hindi gaanong mabilis kumilos.

from the root word 'kaliskis'

scaly skin

skin that has scales like that of a fish or snake

makaliskis na balat

scales

These are the layers found on the body of fish, snakes, and some animals.

kaliskis

crazy or nutty

No matter what you do, he's so makaliskis, he has no direction in life!

Kahit anong gawin mo, parang makaliskis siya, walang direksyon sa buhay!

not serious

Don't tease him, he's such a makaliskis comedian!

Wag mo siyang asarin, sobra siyang makaliskis komedyante!

jokester or prankster

He's always the makaliskis in the group, always bringing joy!

Siya lagi yung makaliskis sa grupo, laging nagdadala ng saya!