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    Ngulngol (en. Growl)

    /nɡulˈŋol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A sound made by an animal, often associated with anger or threat.
    The dog growled when it saw the stranger.
    Ang aso ay ngulngol nang makita ang estranghero.
    The growling or rumbling sound that signals other animals or people.
    The cat growled to signal that it has its territory.
    Ngulngol ang pusa upang ipaalam na may teritoryo siya.

    Etymology

    From the sound produced by animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dog growl
    The sound made by a dog that typically expresses anger or defense.
    ngulngol ng aso

    Related Words

    bark
    The sound made by a dog, often used to appear in this context.
    bark
    bark
    A louder sound made by a dog associated with invitation or threat.
    tahol

    Slang Meanings

    Noisy talking or storytelling, often with a light-hearted tone.
    He was so loud earlier, you'd think there was a storytelling contest!
    Sobrang ngulngol niya kanina, akala mo ba'y may paligsahan sa kwentuhan!
    A conversation that is meaningless or just pointless chatter.
    Our chatter echoed about the latest happenings in life even though nothing was new.
    Nag-alingawngaw ang ngulngol namin tungkol sa mga latest sa buhay-buhay kahit wala namang bago.