Pagkamatabil (en. Gluttony)

/paɡ.ka.ma.'ta.bil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The excessive desire for food or drink.
His gluttony caused him significant weight gain.
Ang kanyang pagkamatabil ay nagdulot sa kanya ng labis na pagtaas ng timbang.
Forms a deviation from eating standards.
Gluttony is frowned upon at gatherings.
Hindi maganda ang pagkamatabil sa mga handaan.

Etymology

from the root word 'matabil'

Common Phrases and Expressions

gluttony in food
excessive eating or drinking that cannot be controlled.
pagkamatabil sa pagkain

Related Words

greedy
A person who loves to eat excessively.
matakaw

Slang Meanings

Liar or untrustworthy
Your friend seems like a liar, always telling others about you.
Parang pagkamatabil yang kaibigan mo, lagi kang sinasabi sa ibang tao.
Talks a lot even if it's not true
Did you not know? Peter is such a liar, he says anything.
Di mo ba alam? Pagkamatabil talaga si Peter, kahit ano na lang sinasabi niya.
Arrogant
Clara's vibe is kind of boastful, she acts like she knows everything.
Ang dating ni Clara, medyo pagkamatabil, laging may alam sa lahat.