Mangtas

monsternoun

Alternative meanings

A frightening, imaginary, or very dangerous creature; it can also be used figuratively for a cruel person.

Pronunciation

MANG-tas

Root and affixes

Cebuano word for monster, beast, or fierce creature.

Variants or conjugations

mangtas; monster; halimaw

Related words and expressions

creature, fear, horror, beast, fantasy

Meaning and usage notes

“Mangtas” can suggest a fierce or monstrous creature. “Halimaw” is also used and widely understood in the Philippines.