Nagngangalit (en. Fuming)

nang-ngang-alit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A word that describes a person or thing that is very angry or heated.
He is fuming at the insults directed at him.
Nagngangalit siya sa mga sinabing pambabastos sa kanya.
Refers to a situation where emotions seem to reach the peak of anger.
His seething is causing tension around him.
Ang kanyang ngngangalit ay tila nagiging sanhi ng tensyon sa paligid.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'ngalit' which means anger or irritation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

roaring fire
An uncontrollable, raging anger.
nagngangalit na apoy

Related Words

anger
The state of being angry or irritated.
ngalit
rage
A more intense form of anger.
poot

Slang Meanings

extremely angry
He is furious about what his friend did.
Nagngangalit siya sa ginawa ng kaibigan niya.
very hot-headed
My boss is really mad, so be careful!
Nagngangalit na ang boss ko, kaya mag-ingat ka!
burning with anger
When he found out the truth, he was seething with anger.
Nung nalaman niya ang katotohanan, nagngangalit siya na parang nag-aapoy.