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    Mamantika (en. Greasy)

    /ma-man-tí-ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Contains a high amount of fat or oil.
    The food is greasy due to the excessive oil used in cooking.
    Ang pagkain ay mamantika dahil sa labis na mantika na ginamit sa pagluluto.
    A characteristic of food that is unclean and slippery.
    We need to avoid greasy food for a healthier lifestyle.
    Kailangan nating iwasan ang mamantika na pagkain para sa mas malusog na pamumuhay.
    Refers to the type of texture or feel of food or object.
    The meat is greasy so it needs to be cooked well.
    Ang karne ay mamantika kaya't dapat itong lutuin nang mabuti.

    Etymology

    root word: mantika

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greasy hands
    having oil or grease on the hands
    mamantika ang kamay

    Related Words

    oil
    Oil used for cooking or frying food.
    mantika

    Slang Meanings

    sticky or oily
    Her face looks oily after putting on sunscreen.
    Parang mamantika ang mukha niya matapos mag-sunblock.
    slang for food that is rich in oil or grease
    The lechon is delicious, so greasy!
    Sarap ng lechon, sobrang mamantika!
    slippery
    Be careful on that road; it’s oily/slippery.
    Magingat ka sa kalsadang 'yan, mamantika kasi.