Maymerkuryo (en. Mercury)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, commonly used in thermometers and certain devices.
Mercury is not safe to use in households as it is toxic.
Ang merkuryo ay hindi ligtas na gamitin sa mga tahanan dahil ito ay nakakalason.
Mercury is also known for its usage in medicine and some traditional remedies.
In the past, mercury was used as a cure for various ailments.
Sa nakaraan, ang merkuryo ay ginamit bilang lunas para sa iba't ibang karamdaman.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mercury rising
A stem of high temperature or increase in heat.
mercury rising
Related Words
danger
Refers to the potential dangers posed by the use of mercury.
panganib
Slang Meanings
boastful or arrogant person
Jomari, even though he's not that rich, he has this air of being maymerkuryo.
Si Jomari, kahit hindi naman ganun kayaman, para bang maymerkuryo ang dating niya.
person pretending to be wealthy
Don't believe Marco, he's just being maymerkuryo on social media.
Huwag kang maniwala kay Marco, maymerkuryo lang 'yan sa social media.
boastful
Tita told me, 'Don't get influenced by Ana, her behavior is so maymerkuryo!'
Sabi sa akin ni Tita, 'Huwag kang magpa-influencer kay Ana, maymerkuryo ang asal niya!'