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    Paangil (en. Whisker)

    /paːaŋɪl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Long hair that grows on the jaw or cheek of an animal.
    The cat has long whiskers that add to its beauty.
    Ang pusa ay may mahabang paangil na ginagawang pandagdag sa kanyang kagandahan.
    One of the parts of animals used to sense the surroundings.
    The whiskers reflect their ability to feel things around them.
    Sinasalamin ng paangil ang kanilang kakayahang makaramdam ng mga bagay sa paligid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cat's whiskers
    Referring to the cat's whiskers used for movement and interaction.
    Paangil ng pusa

    Related Words

    hair
    A general term for hair, including animal hair.
    buhok

    Slang Meanings

    to cause pain
    Your drama is so extra; that’s why you’re always acting up.
    Ang drama mo, kaya pala lagi kang nagpa-papangil.
    to seek pity
    Stop acting all pitiful; you're being so dramatic!
    Huwag kang paangil, masyado kang drama!
    nonsense or foolishness
    You're acting up again; I know you don't have anything nice to say.
    Paangil ka na naman, alam kong wala kang masabing maganda.
    to be overly dramatic or attention-seeking
    She doesn't want to join, so why is she acting all dramatic?
    Ayaw na nga sumama, eh bakit pa siya paangil?