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    Hambalang (en. Unruly)

    /hamˈbalang/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to a characteristic or behavior of a person or thing that is uncontrollable or difficult to manage.
    Children can be unruly when they are playing outside.
    Ang mga bata ay maaaring maging hambalang kapag sila ay naglalaro sa labas.
    Sometimes used to describe a situation or condition that is chaotic.
    The unruly condition of the festival caused many problems.
    Ang hambalang na kalagayan ng piyesta ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.

    Etymology

    Known as a word from the native language of the Philippines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unruly behavior
    Description of a person's behavior that is uncontrollable or chaotic.
    hambalang ang ugali

    Related Words

    behavior
    The way of acting or behaving of a person or thing.
    ugali
    discipline
    The ability to control oneself or actions.
    disiplina

    Slang Meanings

    lack of knowledge or wisdom; clueless
    Bong seems to be clueless about those things, he doesn't know where to start.
    Parang hambalang si Bong sa mga bagay na 'yan, di niya alam kung paano magsimula.
    a person who is not knowledgeable or clueless in conversation
    Who is that clueless person? He doesn't know anything.
    Sino ba 'yang hambalang na 'yan? Wala namang kaalam-alam.