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    Dumarag (en. To stagger)

    /duˈma.raɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To move backward or appear unsteady while walking.
    He staggered towards the door after he bumped into something.
    Siya ay dumarag patungo sa pinto pagkatapos mabangga.
    To be overwhelmed by a heavy load or fatigue.
    After a long day at work, he staggered down the stairs.
    Matapos ang mahabang araw ng trabaho, siya ay dumarag sa pagbaba ng hagdan.
    To falter or sink into a situation that is difficult to control.
    He staggered in fear when he saw the shocking news.
    Siya ay dumarag sa takot nang makita ang nakakagulat na balita.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'rag', meaning 'to move backward' or 'to shake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    staggering under the weight
    Overwhelmed and unable to proceed smoothly.
    dumarag sa ilalim ng bigat

    Related Words

    fell
    To drop down to a level or space.
    bumagsak
    frequent
    Reaching unexpected outcomes of complex situations.
    napapadalas

    Slang Meanings

    to show off or brag
    He's the biggest dumarag in the group, that's why he always gets noticed.
    Siya ang pinaka-dumarag sa grupo, kaya laging napapansin.
    to be mischievous or annoying
    He's just dumarag in class, always saying something.
    Dumarag lang siya sa klase, palaging may sinasabi.
    to act cool or show off to embarrass others
    He's being all dumarag at the party, like he knows everything.
    Nag-dumarag siya sa party, parang alam na alam niya lahat.