Gumarote (en. To get angry)

/ɡumaˈɾotɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to be angry or to get upset.
He looks grumpy every time he gets angry.
Nagmumukhang masungit siya tuwing gumarote siya.
A term used to describe being irritable or unpleasant.
He reverted to his old behavior when he got upset.
Bumalik siya sa kanyang dating ugali nang siya'y gumarote.
Expressing displeasure towards a person or situation.
He couldn't help but get angry at the unfair decision.
Hindi niya mapigilan ang kanyang sarili na gumarote sa hindi makatarungang desisyon.

Etymology

From the word 'guma' which means 'to reach' and 'roto' which may represent 'to get angry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't get angry.
Avoid getting upset.
Huwag kang gumarote.
Sometimes, it becomes difficult when we get angry.
Sometimes anger becomes a hurdle.
Minsan, nagiging mahirap kapag gumarote tayo.

Related Words

anger
An intention or emotion that drives a person to fight or argue.
galit
resentment
A feeling of disappointment towards a person or situation.
sama ng loob

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be stronger or tougher than one actually is.
A lot of people were trying to show off at the party, but when it came to the fight, no one could really back it up.
Ang daming gumarote sa party, pero pagdating ng laban, wala namang makapag-show off.
to lure or deceive others for one's own benefit.
Don’t be a player, man; you don’t need to flirt with other girls if you already have a girlfriend.
Huwag kang gumarote, pare, hindi mo kailangan manligaw ng ibang babae kung may girlfriend ka na.