Uod (en. Caterpillar)
u-od
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A young stage of insects resembling butterflies.
The caterpillar becomes a butterfly after a few months.
Ang uod ay nagiging paru-paro pagkatapos ng ilang buwan.
The larva of an insect, often with a long body and hair.
Many caterpillars can be seen on the leaves of the tree.
Maraming uod ang makikita sa mga dahon ng puno.
A form of caterpillar that becomes a pupa in the metamorphosis process.
Before becoming a butterfly, the caterpillar first undergoes the pupal stage.
Bago maging paru-paro, dumadaan muna ang uod sa yugto ng pupa.
Etymology
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Common Phrases and Expressions
worm that is underground
Refers to insects characterized by their hidden life underground.
uod na nasa ilalim ng lupa
Related Words
butterfly
A type of insect that comes from a caterpillar.
paru-paro
metamorphosis
The process of transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.
metamorphosis
Slang Meanings
Someone who's always behind you
I can't stand this uod anymore, always following me!
Di ko na kayang makasama ang uod na 'to, laging nakasunod sa akin!
A sneaky or troublesome person
Let's not associate with that uod, it might ruin us.
Huwag na tayong makisama sa uod na 'yan, baka makasira pa sa atin.
A person who causes mischief
That one is totally a uod, always up to something mischievous.
Sobrang uod yan, lagi nalang may kalokohan.