Pamawinggutom (en. Snack)

pah-maw-ing-goo-tom

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A food that is usually eaten between main meals.
She brewed tea to accompany her snack.
Nagtimpla siya ng tsaa upang samahan ang kanyang pamawinggutom.
A small food or meal for quick consumption.
He often brings a snack when he goes out.
Madalas siyang nagdadala ng pamawinggutom kapag siya ay umaalis.
Any food that is not a main dish, often consisting of fried items, sweets, or fruits.
She bought a snack from the fruit store.
Bumili siya ng pamawinggutom mula sa tindahan ng mga prutas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I'm curious what snack you prefer.
I'm curious about your snack preference.
Nagtataka ako kung anong pamawinggutom ang gusto mo.

Related Words

merienda
Common food eaten in the afternoon or between main meals.
meryenda
dessert
A type of food considered a dessert, usually sweet.
panghimagas

Slang Meanings

Snack, those are eaten as appetizers or light meals.
The chips and chocolate over there, that's just a snack while waiting for dinner.
Ang mga chips at chocolate na nandoon, pamawinggutom na lang 'yan habang nag-aantay sa dinner.
To avoid getting hungry before a meal.
Eat a snack so you're not too hungry later.
Kumain ka na ng pamawinggutom para di ka masyadong nagugutom mamaya.
Food that can be eaten quickly.
Usually, sandwiches are just snacks at school.
Kadalasan, yung mga sandwich ay pamawinggutom lang sa school.