Dalumog (en. Commotion)

/daluˈmɔg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A misunderstanding or disturbance.
A commotion was caused by the misunderstanding between the people.
Nagdulot ng dalumog ang hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pagitan ng mga tao.
A turmoil or lively activity.
The commotion in the market was because of many shoppers.
Ang dalumog sa palengke ay dahil sa maraming mamimili.
A gathering of many people causing noise.
The commotion on the street came from the protesting crowd.
Ang dalumog sa kalsada ay nagmula sa mga nagpoprotesta.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'dulumog' meaning 'to struggle' or 'to push against'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caused a commotion
a noise or disturbance emerges.
nagdalumog

Related Words

trouble
A situation of chaos or misunderstanding.
gulo
fight
A situation of conflict or competition.
labanan

Slang Meanings

talking casually or informally
Hey, the dalumog of our conversation earlier was great!
Uy, ang dalumog ng kwentuhan natin kanina!
responding in a non-serious manner in a conversation
Because you're always dalumog, I can't take your answers seriously.
Kasi lagi kang dalumog, hindi ko matanggap ang isinasagot mo.
jokes or conversations that are meaningless
Enough of those dalumog, I need a serious answer.
Tama na 'yang mga dalumog, kailangan ko ng seryosong sagot.