Pamawinggalit (en. Polemical)
/pama.wing.ga.lit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a person or thing filled with anger.
His polemical stance instilled fear in everyone.
Ang kanyang pamawinggalit ay nagdulot ng takot sa lahat.
Speech or action that is filled with anger.
His belligerent response emphasized his position.
Ang kanyang pamawinggalit sa sitwasyon ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang posisyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'wawing' referring to a thing that has been touched or hit, and 'galit' meaning anger or wrath.
Common Phrases and Expressions
polemical speech
a speech filled with anger and wrath
pamawinggalit na pananalita
Related Words
confrontation
A direct discussion or argument often filled with tension.
konfrontasyon
aggression
A form of attack or excessive action reflecting anger.
agresyon
Slang Meanings
Can't contain anger
She's really getting angry even with just what you said.
Talagang pamawinggalit na siya kahit konti lang 'yung sinabi mo.
Extremely angry
She became very angry after finding out what really happened.
Naging pamawinggalit siya pagkatapos niyang malaman 'yung totoong nangyari.
Like overly restless or bored and getting angry
When left alone, she gets really mad out of boredom.
Kapag naiwan siyang mag-isa, pamawinggalit siya sa sobrang inip.