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    Musang (en. Civet)

    moo-sahng

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of small mammal that belongs to the carnivore group.
    The civet is known for its ability to climb trees.
    Ang musang ay kilala sa kanyang kakayahang umakyat sa mga puno.
    It is often found in forests and fields in the Philippines.
    The civet is caught in traps in the forest.
    Ang musang ay nahuhuli sa mga bitag sa gubat.
    The civet is also known for producing coffee from the coffee beans they eat and excrete.
    Kopi Luwak is a coffee that comes from the civet's diet.
    Ang Kopi Luwak ay isang kape na galing sa pagkain ng musang.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Malay word 'musang'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    civet in loneliness
    Referring to a person who is alone or sad.
    musang sa mas nangungulila

    Related Words

    civet coffee
    A special type of coffee made from the beans eaten by the civet.
    civet coffee
    carnivore
    Animals that primarily eat meat.
    carnivore

    Slang Meanings

    Poor person or observer
    Who is that musang, where is he from? We haven't interacted in life.
    Sino ba 'yang musang na 'yan, taga-saan? Di naman kami nagkaalaman sa buhay.
    A woman who is observing or gathering gossip
    Ana is just watching, like a musang on the side of the road.
    Nakamasid lang si Ana, parang musang sa tabi ng kalsada.
    A story with no truth or exaggeration
    Don't believe what Mark is saying, it's all just musang.
    Wag kang maniwala sa sinasabi ni Mark, puro musang lang 'yan.