Mapaglasing (en. Intoxicating)

/ma.pa.ɡla.siŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the ability to cause intoxication.
Intoxicating beverages should be consumed with caution.
Ang mga inuming mapaglasing ay dapat inumin nang may pag-iingat.
Causes unreasonable behavior due to intoxication.
Avoid intoxicating drinks if you can't control yourself.
Iwasan ang mga mapaglasing na inumin kung hindi mo kayang kontrolin ang iyong sarili.

Etymology

From the root word 'laseng' with the prefix 'ma-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

intoxicating drinks
Beverages that cause intoxication.
mapaglasing na inumin

Related Words

intoxication
The state of being drunk.
pagkalasing
drunkard
A person who cannot control drinking.
lasenggo

Slang Meanings

the life of the party when drinking
True, Juan is really quite the drinker; he's always the star of the party!
Ayos, si Juan talaga, mapaglasing siya, lagi siyang bida sa inuman!
knows the style in drinking
Clara is a good drinker; she knows how to maximize the fun at the bar.
Mapaglasing si Clara, alam niya kung paano i-maximize ang saya sa bar.
never runs out of energy while partying
Marco is such a party animal; that's why he's always the last man standing!
Sobrang mapaglasing si Marco, kaya lagi siyang last man standing!