Hungkoy (en. Clumsy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows a lack of intelligence or skill.
Sometimes he is caught on video because of his clumsy movements.
Minsan ay nakuhaan siya ng video dahil sa kanyang hungkoy na pagkilos.
Slow or difficult in movement.
His clumsy dancing drew laughter from the crowd.
Ang hungkoy niyang pagsasayaw ay pumukaw ng tawanan mula sa mga tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clumsy way
A disorganized or difficult way of doing something.
hungkoy na paraan

Related Words

dancing
An art of movement to music that can express feelings.
pagsasayaw

Slang Meanings

Boastful or arrogant
Our neighbor is such a hunkoy, always bragging about his car.
Yung kapitbahay namin, ang hunkoy talaga, lagi nalang nagmamayabang sa sasakyan niya.
Overly confident without justification
He acts like he's so great, but he's actually not good in school.
Akala mo kung sino 'yang hunkoy na 'yan, pero hindi naman magaling mag-aral.
Wandering or directionless in life
My friend is such a hunkoy, it's like he doesn't know what he wants to do in life.
Yung tropa ko, hunkoy na hunkoy, parang hindi alam ang gustong gawin sa buhay.