Nigo (en. Nigo)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food prepared using basic ingredients like rice and fish cooked in a simple way.
Nigo is often served on special occasions.
Ang nigo ay madalas na inihahain sa mga espesyal na okasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nigo with fish
Nigo with the additional ingredient of fish.
Nigo na may isda
Nigo from the land
A type of nigo prepared using ingredients grown from the land.
Nigo sa lupa

Related Words

rice
Cooked or boiled rice usually served with nigo.
kanin
sinigang
A type of soup that can be added to nigo as a side dish.
sinigang

Slang Meanings

A person who is poor, lacks much education.
Don't underestimate him, he's just nigo but smart in other ways.
Huwag mo siyang gawing tanga, nigo lang 'yan pero matalino sa ibang bagay.
An awkward person or one who has an undesirable appearance.
Is he the nigo I heard about? His outfit looks awful.
Siya ba 'yung nigo na narinig ko? Ang pangit ng suot niya.
A person who struggles to keep up with conversations.
He's getting mad because he really is nigo in our discussion.
Nagagalit na lang siya kasi nigo talaga sa usapan natin.