Matabsing (en. Obese)

/ma.tab.siŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes a person or thing with a large body or excessive weight.
His obese body is a result of poor eating.
Ang kanyang matabsing katawan ay resulta ng hindi magandang pagkain.
Refers to excessive fat that could lead to health problems.
We learned a lot about the risks of being obese.
Marami tayong natutunan tungkol sa mga panganib ng pagiging matabsing.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'taba' meaning 'fat' or 'thick'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

obese person
A person with excessive weight.
matabsing tao
obese animal
An animal that is excessively fat.
matabsing hayop

Related Words

obesity
Condition of having excessive fat in the body.
obesity

Slang Meanings

Word or actions of people who love to talk for a long time, even if they aren't saying anything.
Our friend is so matabsing, just stories without any point.
Sobra naman ang matabsing ng tropa natin, puro kwentong walang kuwenta.
Telling stories or chatting that never seems to end.
There are so many matabsing people in the group chat, I can't focus on other things.
Ang dami ng matabsing sa group chat, hindi na ako maka-focus sa ibang bagay.