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    Mangagat (en. Biter)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of biting or chewing on something or someone.
    Do not hold the snake, as it will bite if startled.
    Huwag mong hawakan ang ahas, dahil mangagat ito kung mabibigla.
    This is an action that can be part of an animal's aggressive behavior.
    The cat became a biter when it saw a strange person.
    Naging mangagat ang pusa nang makita nito ang isang kakaibang tao.
    It may lose teeth or let go of something as a result of biting.
    When she bit the apple, there was still some flesh left on the core.
    Nang mangagat siya ng mansanas, may natira pang laman sa buto.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    biting dog
    an animal that has the potential to bite
    mangagat na aso
    biting snake
    a snake that could bite
    mangagat na ahas

    Related Words

    chewing
    the action of grinding any substance with teeth.
    ngatngat
    biting (as a noun)
    the result of the action of biting.
    pagkagat

    Slang Meanings

    to start a fight or cause trouble
    Don't hurt him, he might bite back!
    Huwag mo siyang saktan, baka mangagat siya!
    fond of kissing or showing affection
    Marco is always affectionate with his girlfriend.
    Laging mangagat si Marco sa kanyang girlfriend.
    quick to act or get angry
    He gets easily irritated when stressed.
    Madali siyang mangagat kapag stressed.