Sungit (en. Snarl)

/suŋɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A hot reaction or speech that usually comes from anger.

His response turned into a snarl when he was asked about his job.

Umabot sa sungit ang kanyang sagot nang tanungin siya tungkol sa kanyang trabaho.

A form of anger or disappointment that refers to a person.

I saw the snarl on his face while he was being talked to by his boss.

Nakita ko ang sungit sa kanyang mukha habang kinakausap siya ng kanyang boss.

has a snarl

has a snappish or irritable nature

may sungit

grumpy

A term for a person who is always irritable or easily angered.

masungit

flare-up

A sudden outburst of emotion, often causing a snarl.

siklab

has a sharp attitude; grumpy

Wow, it's like ate is really grumpy, she doesn't want to talk to me.

Grabe, parang sungit ni ate, ayaw akong kausapin.

angry; easily gets mad

Don't bother him, I'm having a hard time with his attitude right now.

Huwag mo siyang guluhin, nahihirapan ako sa sungit niya ngayon.

bitter or grumpy person

James is grumpy, it's like he's going through something.

Sungit ni James, parang may pinagdadaanan.

bad mood; bad vibe

The vibe today is so grumpy, it's like nothing good is going to happen.

Ang sungit ng araw na 'to, parang walang magandang mangyayari.