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    Pangnguya (en. Chewing)

    pahng-ngoo-yah

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of chewing food.
    Chewing is essential for proper digestion.
    Ang pangnguya ay mahalaga para sa maayos na panunaw.
    Speaking while chewing, potentially describing the act of eating during a conversation.
    He continued chewing even in the middle of the conversation.
    Ipinagpatuloy niya ang pangnguya kahit na nasa gitna ng usapan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'nguya' which refers to the process of chewing or grinding food in the mouth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    picky about chewing
    Related to being careful or meticulous in handling food while chewing.
    maselan ang pangnguya

    Related Words

    chew
    The root of the word pangnguya, referring to the process of breaking down food in the mouth.
    nguya

    Slang Meanings

    Bite
    You should bite into his offer, it's a wasted opportunity!
    Kumagat ka na sa alok niya, sayang ang oportunidad!
    Eat-sleep
    That kid's an eat-sleep. Where does he sleep if he's so helpful?
    Kain-tulog naman yang bata. Saan ba siya natutulog kung matulongin siya?
    Suck-up
    You're such a suck-up, you're always there for him.
    Sipsip ka, lagi ka na lang nandiyan para sa kanya.
    Chomp
    How fun, let's chomp on some chicharrón later!
    Ang saya, chomp tayo ng chicharrón mamaya!