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    Riot (en. Paghihimagsik)

    /ˈraɪət/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A violent clash or disturbance in public.
    People gathered in the plaza and caused a massive riot.
    Ang mga tao ay nagtipon sa plaza at nagdulot ng isang malaking riot.
    An emotional state causing turmoil or conflict.
    Due to high commodity prices, there was a riot in the city.
    Dahil sa mataas na presyo ng bilihin, nagkaroon ng riot sa lungsod.
    A vigorous and often violent expression of people's feelings.
    The riot highlighted the people's anger towards the system.
    Ang riot ay nagbigay-diin sa galit ng mga tao sa sistema.

    Etymology

    derived from Latin 'riotare' meaning 'to attempt to fight' or 'to become angry'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to incite a riot
    to start a disturbance or riot
    mag-akyat ng riot
    affected by the riot
    affected by the disturbance
    nalumbay sa riot

    Related Words

    insurrection
    An uprising typically resulting from discontent with government or system.
    paghihimagsik
    disorder
    A widespread situation of disarray or disturbance.
    kaguluhan

    Slang Meanings

    Let's eat!
    You eat a lot, it's like a riot at the buffet, bro!
    Lakas mo kumain, parang riot sa buffet, tol!
    Super fun or chaos
    The party last night was so fun, it was chaotic, it was a riot!
    Ang saya ng party kagabi, ang gulo, riot talaga!
    Instigator
    You are the one who instigated the riot with them, right?
    Ikaw ang nag-udyok ng riot sa kanila, 'di ba?