Matakid (en. Sweaty)

ma-ta-kid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means damp or sweaty.
His clothes are sweaty after a strenuous workout.
Matakid ang kanyang mga damit matapos ang matinding ehersisyo.
The characteristic of being sweaty under intense heat.
During summer, it's unavoidable to be sweaty.
Sa panahon ng tag-init, hindi maiiwasan ang maging matakid.
Often associated with tension or nervousness where the body sweats.
He was sweaty after his argument.
Matakid siya kasunod ng kanyang pagtatalo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'taki' meaning sweat or liquid that comes out of the body.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sweaty body
Condition where the body is full of sweat.
matakid na katawan

Related Words

sweat
The liquid released by the body through sweat glands.
pawis
perspiration
Indicates the condition of being sweaty.
pamawis

Slang Meanings

Corny or cheesy in conversation.
There are so many cheesy people on social media because it's all love quotes.
Ang daming matakid sa social media kasi puro love quotes.
Being overly dramatic or making a big deal out of a simple situation.
Don't be so dramatic, just chill, nothing much happened.
Huwag kang matakid, chill lang, wala namang masyadong nangyari.
Showing too much emotion or acting.
He's so over the top in the movie scenes.
Sobra naman ang matakid niya sa mga eksena sa pelikula.