Panggatol (en. Itch)
/paŋɡaˈtol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of biting or itching on the skin.
I felt an itch on my arm after getting vaccinated.
Nakaramdam ako ng panggatol sa aking braso matapos akong magpabakuna.
The condition of the body that causes itching.
I have an itch due to an allergy to pollen.
May panggatol ako dahil sa allergy sa polen.
Etymology
from the root word 'gatol' which means 'bite' or 'to itch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There is an itch.
There is itching or discomfort on the skin.
May panggatol.
Related Words
allergy
A condition where the immune system reacts to allergens which can cause itching.
alergiya
redness
A sign that there may be itching or irritation on the skin.
pamumula
Slang Meanings
vomiting or nausea
Man, I feel like throwing up after what I ate!
Grabe, parang gusto kong mangpanggatol after nung kinain ko!
feeling unwell or having a high fever
I felt bad, it's like I had a fever earlier.
Sumama ang pakiramdam ko, parang nangpanggatol ako ganina.
extreme hunger that leads to feeling unwell
I haven't eaten earlier, so I felt nauseous in class.
Hindi pa ako kumain kanina, kaya nangpanggatol ako sa klase.