bagoong
Meaning: fermented shrimp paste
Usage: Refers to fermented shrimp or fish paste, a popular condiment in Filipino and other Asian cuisines. It has a strong smell and salty taste.
"Da pinakbet get bagoong inside"
"Eh, you like some bagoong wit' yo' rice?"
"Da bagoong, it smell strong, but taste good, yeah?"
Origin: From the Tagalog language, reflecting the influence of Filipino cuisine in Hawaii.
What does "bagoong" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bagoong" means "fermented shrimp paste" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to fermented shrimp or fish paste, a popular condiment in Filipino and other Asian cuisines. It has a strong smell and salty taste..
How do you pronounce "bagoong"?
"bagoong" is pronounced "bah-GO-ong". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bagoong" in a sentence?
Example: "Da pinakbet get bagoong inside"
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delicious, tasty, delicious Filipino food
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type of limpet, Hawaiian limpet, limpet (shellfish)
a'u
marlin, blue marlin
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skipjack tuna
broke da mout'
extremely delicious, so good it broke your mouth
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