Mapahalosa (en. To criticize harshly)

/mɑːpɑhɑːlɔsɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word indicating the presence of intense anger or giving harsh criticism.
His mapahalosa comments reached the point of being hurtful.
Ang kanyang mapahalosa na mga komento ay umabot sa punto ng pagiging nakakasakit.
verb
The action of giving harsh criticism or cursing.
He spoke mapahalosa to his friend when he learned he was lying.
Nakapagsalita siya ng mapahalosa sa kanyang kaibigan nang nalaman niyang sinungaling ito.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pahalosa,' which means feeling intense anger or criticism.

Common Phrases and Expressions

harsh words
stern statements or arguments
mapahalosa ang salita

Related Words

pahalosa
A word that describes giving intense criticism or anger.
pahalosa

Slang Meanings

To showcase or be social
He's so mapahalosa at parties, he's always the star.
Sobrang mapahalosa siya sa mga party, lagi siya ang bida.
Famous or popular among people
He is the most mapahalosa in our group; everyone wants to know him.
Siya ang pinaka-mapahalosa sa aming grupo, lahat gustong makilala siya.
Distinctive aura or charisma
The player you’re with is mapahalosa when he enters the court.
Yung kalaro mo, mapahalosa yun pag pumasok siya sa court.