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?