Talakitok (en. Trevally)

/talaˈkitoʔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fish known for its delicious flesh.
The trevally is usually grilled during feasts.
Ang talakitok ay karaniwang inihaw sa mga handaan.
A fish found in marine waters.
There are many trevally in the coastal waters of our town.
Maraming talakitok sa baybaying dagat ng aming bayan.

Etymology

Related to fishing

Common Phrases and Expressions

Buy trevally
Inaasahang bilhin para sa pagluluto
Bumili ng talakitok

Related Words

fish
General term for aquatic animals with backbone.
isda
fishing
The activity of catching fish.
pangingisda

Slang Meanings

strong person or tough person
My friend is so talakitok that he's always passed the ball by his classmates in basketball.
Sobrang talakitok ng tropa ko, kaya lagi siyang pinapasa ng mga kaklase niya sa basketball.
easy to get along with or popular person
Anna is really talakitok, everyone around her seems like they're already acquainted.
Talakitok talaga si Anna, lahat ng kasama niya parang kakilala na.