Upod (en. Dung)

ˈu.pod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Bird or animal that is dead and full of waste.
We found the dung by the river full of trash.
Natagpuan namin ang upod sa tabi ng ilog na puno ng kalat.
Animal waste, especially that of domesticated animals.
The cow dung is dug by farmers for fertilizer.
Ang upod ng baka ay hinuhukay ng mga magsasaka para sa pataba.
Referring to waste or fertilizer from an animal.
The dung is mixed with soil to improve the harvest.
Ipinanghalo ang upod sa lupa upang mapabuti ang ani.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

animal dung
Waste that comes from an animal.
upod ng hayop

Related Words

house
Dwelling place of animals.
bahay
fertilizer
Substance used to improve soil.
pataba

Slang Meanings

A lazy or burdensome person who is of no use.
That guy hanging around is such a burden, all he does is borrow money.
Sobrang upod ng tambay na ‘yan, walang ginawa kundi magpa-utang.
A person who seems to have no ambition in life.
He’s like a deadbeat, he’s always just hanging out on the corner.
Parang upod na lang siya, lagi na lang nakatambay sa kanto.