bagoong

/bɐɡoŋ/ or /bɑːɡoŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fermented fish or shrimp paste commonly used in Filipino cuisine

“She added a spoonful of bagoong to the dish to give it a salty flavor.”

2. verb

to ferment or preserve fish or shrimp in a way that creates a strong-smelling paste

“The villagers bagoonged the catch of the day to store it for later use.”

Synonyms

  • fermented fish sauce
  • fish paste
  • shrimp paste

Antonyms

  • fresh fish
  • raw shrimp