Panroskas (en. Doughnut)

/panˈros.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sweet pastry shaped like a circle with a hole in the middle.
I love eating doughnuts in the morning with coffee.
Mahilig akong kumain ng panroskas sa umaga kasama ng kape.
Also called 'donut' in some places.
The doughnut is often paired with chocolate.
Ang panroskas ay kadalasang pinapartneran ng tsokolate.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'roskas'

Common Phrases and Expressions

chocolate doughnut
Doughnut topped with chocolate.
panroskas na may tsokolate
sugar doughnut
Doughnut coated with sugar.
panroskas na may asukal

Related Words

muffin
A type of pastry often with additional flavors like blueberry or chocolate.
muffin
pasta
A type of food made from mixed flour and water, often cooked in water.
pasta

Slang Meanings

Looking for a replacement or new relationship
We just broke up, but it seems like she's already looking for a panroskas.
Kaka-break lang namin, pero parang may panroskas na siya.
Looking for a new 'partner' or boyfriend/girlfriend
So, do you have a panroskas now?
Ano na, may panroskas ka na ba?
Inquiring with the intention to love again
With how happy she is, it looks like she's ready for a panroskas.
Sa sobrang saya niya, mukhang ready na siya sa panroskas.