usog

English

Noun

usog (uncountable)

1. A Filipino cultural syndrome where a visit from a stranger is believed to cause fever and convulsions in a child.

Anagrams

• Guos, gosu

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Tagalog

Pronunciation 1

• IPA^(key): /uˈsoɡ/

Noun

usóg

1. A culture-bound syndrome where a visit by a stranger afflicts a child with sudden illness and convulsions.

   Synonyms: ohiya, balis

2. flatulence; stomach gas

   Synonym: kabag

Derived terms

• mausog
• usugan
• pera usog

See also

• lihi

Pronunciation 2

• IPA^(key): /ˈu.soɡ/

Noun

úsog

1. A fever or sickness caused by (prolonged) exposure to the ground.