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    Ngalot (en. Stiffness)

    /ŋaˈlot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition of stiffness, often caused by lack of movement.
    He felt stiffness in his arms after a long hour of work.
    Nakaramdam siya ng ngalot sa kanyang mga braso matapos ang mahabang oras ng trabaho.
    The difficulty or pain in moving a part of the body.
    The stiffness in her thighs made it hard for her to walk properly.
    Ang ngalot sa kanyang mga hita ay naging dahilan upang hindi siya makalakad ng maayos.
    A state of muscles that seem attached or unable to move.
    The stiffness of his stomach caused a lot of discomfort.
    Ang ngalot ng kanyang tiyan ay nagdulot ng labis na discomfort.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'ngalot' meaning hardening or freezing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get stiff
    to experience stiffness or tightness due to excessive fatigue.
    makuha ng ngalot
    exercise to avoid stiffness
    to exercise in order to prevent having stiff muscles.
    magsanay upang maiwasan ang ngalot

    Related Words

    stiffness
    A similar condition where the muscles harden.
    paninigas
    swelling
    The accumulation of fluid in tissues that may cause pain and stiffness.
    pamamaga

    Slang Meanings

    bursting with laughter or anger
    He is so happy, he's really ngalot from laughing.
    Ang saya saya niya, talagang ngalot siya sa kakatawa.
    losing control of emotions
    Just calm down! Don't be too ngalot, you might lose control.
    Kalma ka lang! Huwag kang ngalot masyado, baka hindi mo na makontrol.
    overwhelming anger or happiness
    He got mad at the kids' mischief, he was really ngalot!
    Nagalit siya sa kakulitan ng mga bata, talagang ngalot na siya!