Balinguyngoy (en. Sobbing)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A deep cry characterized by painful or intense emotions.
She gave a sob after losing her pet.
Nagbigay siya ng balinguyngoy matapos mawala ang kanyang alaga.
The sound produced by crying heavily accompanied by sobs.
The children sobbed in their hurt.
Ang mga bata ay nagbalinguyngoy sa kanilang pagkasaktan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he/she sobbed
he/she cried heavily
nagbalinguyngoy siya

Related Words

cry
The action of crying or expressing emotions through tears.
iyak
sobbing
The sound or act of sobbing while crying.
paghikbi

Slang Meanings

someone who cries a lot
He just drinks so he won't keep crying.
Uminom na lang siya para hindi na magbalinguyngoy.
a sad person
From being so disappointed, he seems to have turned into a sad person.
Sa sobrang nabigo, parang naging balinguyngoy na siya.
drama queen
Wow, she was such a drama queen at the concert!
Grabe, ang dami niyang balinguyngoy sa concert!