Tambisi (en. Savor)

/tamˈbisi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dressing used for food.
The dressing is used to mix in salads.
Ang tambisi ay ginagamit upang ihalo sa mga salad.
A flavoring or seasoning that gives better taste to food.
Other dressings have chili for added spice.
Ang ibang mga tambisi ay may tsilis para sa dagdag na anghang.
verb
The process of adding dressing to food.
You need to dress the chicken before cooking it.
Kailangan mong tambisan ang manok bago ito lutuin.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

salad dressing
Sauce or sweetness used in salad.
tambisi ng salad

Related Words

sauce
A form of dressing used in various foods.
sarsa

Slang Meanings

It's like you want to call me, but you're hesitating.
He said, 'Let's just skip to the good stuff, I don't have time for joy!'
Sabi niya, 'Tambisi na tayo, wala akong oras para sa ligaya!'
A person who disrupts or prevents others from enjoying.
He's the joy-sucker of our fun, just full of complaints!
Siya ang tambisi ng galak natin, puro reklamo na lang!
Avoiding a situation, like hesitating to socialize.
Now, he's backing away, not overflowing in the party anymore.
Ngayon, tambisi na siya, di na nag-uumapaw sa party.