Guwang (en. Hollow)

gu-wang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having space inside; not solid.
The hollow part of the box makes noise when shaken.
Ang guwang na bahagi ng kahon ay nagdudulot ng ingay kapag inalog.
Empty; not full.
The hollow water tank is useless.
Walang silbi ang guwang na tangke sa tubig.
Reflecting lack or deficiency.
His argument is hollow and baseless.
Ang kanyang argumento ay guwang at walang batayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hollow head
to have unreasonable ideas or things.
guwang na ulo

Related Words

line
Often used to refer to a line or mark that may be hollow inside.
guhit

Slang Meanings

Dumb or stupid in a situation.
You're so dumb! Can't you see that's wrong?
Ang guwang mo! Hindi mo ba nakikita na mali yan?
Useless or worthless.
Your proposal is like trash, it’s useless.
Parang guwang lang yung proposal mo, walang silbi.
Confused or lost.
I hope he wakes up from being lost.
Sana magising na siya sa pagiging guwang niya.
Foolish or unable to think clearly.
Don’t be foolish, think first before acting.
Huwag kang guwang, isipin mo muna bago kumilos.