pangit-pangit
very ugly
From root: pangit
Usage Note
Pangit-pangit is often used in a repetitive, informal way to express strong dislike for how something looks. It is more colloquial than napakapangit.
Examples
" Pangit-pangit ng damit niya. "
Natural Translation
Her dress is really ugly.
Literal Translation
Very-ugly the dress hers.
" Pangit-pangit ng sulat mo. "
Natural Translation
Your handwriting is very ugly.
Literal Translation
Very-ugly the writing yours.
" Pangit-pangit ng kulay ng pinturang pinili nila, pero ayaw nilang palitan kasi nagastos na nila ang pera. "
Natural Translation
The paint color they chose is really ugly, but they don't want to change it because they've already spent the money.
Literal Translation
Very-ugly the color of paint that chose they, but don't-want they to-change because spent already they the money.
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