Sigalot (en. Brawl)
/siˈɡa.lot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A violent dispute or fight between two or more people.
A brawl occurred on the road when the drivers got angry.
Nagkaroon ng sigalot sa kalsada nang magalit ang mga driver.
A situation where conflict occurs in a group or community.
The dispute in the community caused a division among the residents.
Ang sigalot sa komunidad ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa mga residente.
Etymology
From the word 'siga' meaning 'fiery' or 'violent' and 'lot' referring to 'fight'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the conflict continues
The dispute is not yet resolved or is ongoing.
nagpapatuloy ang sigalot
Related Words
fury
A reference to intense or violent emotions or behavior.
sigal
fight
An act of resisting or a fight engaged by individuals.
laban
Slang Meanings
a flirtatious or scheming girl.
She's the sigalot of the group, always there pulling people in.
Siya ang sigalot ng barkada, lagi na lang nandiyan sa tabi nang hinahatak yung mga tao.
a woman who loves to flirt.
That girl is such a sigalot, that's why she always catches attention.
Yung babae, sigalot talaga, kaya laging may napapansin sa kanya.