Halimaw (en. Monster)

/ha.li.maw/

Synonyms

a scary or annoying creature

That thing on the street is like a monster, it's huge!

Parang halimaw yun sa kalsada, ang laki!

a mythical creature like an aswang or evil spirit in folklore

That might be a monster, that's what the elders say.

Baka halimaw yan, mga ganyan ang sinasabi ng matatanda.

a person who is aggressive or hot-headed

That person is like a monster when they're angry.

Grabe yun, parang halimaw pag nagagalit.