Pagkamalutong (en. Crispness)

pag-ka-ma-lu-tong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being crisp or having a sound that seems to crackle.
The crispness of the freshly fried fish is appealing to the buyers.
Ang pagkamalutong ng mga bagong lutong piniritong isda ay kaakit-akit sa mga mamimili.
A sensation felt in food when it is bitten.
The crispness of the chips provides delight in every bite.
Ang pagkamalutong ng mga chips ay nagbibigay ng kasiyahan sa bawat kagat.
Quality of fresh vegetables or fruits that produces sound when cut or bitten.
The crispness of fresh cucumbers indicates their freshness.
Ang pagkamalutong ng mga sariwang pipino ay nagpapakita ng kanilang pagiging bago.

Etymology

The term 'pagkamalutong' derives from the root word 'malutong', which refers to the quality of something having a certain sound of crunchiness or crispness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crispy fried
A food that is fried and has a crunchy texture.
malutong na prito

Related Words

crispy
Gives a crackling or crunching sound, also used in food.
malutong
hardness
The quality or state of something that is not easily broken or crushed.
tigas

Slang Meanings

squirrely or fidgety person
Janna is doing so much, she’s like the most fidgety one in the group!
Ang dami ng ginagawa ni Janna, parang siya na ang самое pagkamalutong sa barkada!
crazy or out of control
Wow, the smell here is insane, it's like out of control!
Grabe, nakakabaliw na ang amoy dito, parang sa pagkamalutong yan!
energetic or hyperactive
He’s the kind of person who is always hyper, can't be stopped!
Siya yung tao na laging pagkamalutong, hindi mapigil!