Maamoy (en. Smelly)
ma-a-moy
Synonyms
- masangsang
- malansang
Slang Meanings
fragrant or breezy smell
The fragrant breeze smells like fresh leaves.
Ang maamoy na hangin ay parang amoy ng bagong dahon.
unpleasant smell, often from food
Oh no, the sinigang smells bad, like there's spoiled fish.
Naku, maamoy ang nilutong sinigang, parang may nasirang isda.
tease or joke related to smell
We laughed so much, she said, 'I thought you smelled bad!'
Tawa kami ng tawa, sabi niya, 'kala ko maamoy ka!'