Ikabagabag (en. Unsettling)

/ikaˌbaɡabaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing worry or disturbance.
The news will unsettle the people.
Ang mga balita ay ikabagabag sa mga tao.
Causing an uncomfortable feeling.
The quiet surroundings unsettled his mind.
Ang tahimik na paligid ay ikabagabag sa kanyang isipan.

Etymology

from the root word 'bagabag' where the prefix 'ika-' is used.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that which unsettles you
things that cause you worry or concern
ikabagabag mo

Related Words

disturbance
the state of being worried or unsettled.
bagabag

Slang Meanings

looking clumsy or awkward
I feel like I look ikabagabag in front of my crush.
Para akong ikabagabag sa harap ng crush ko.
intentionally noticeable or cringing
Why are your dance moves so ikabagabag?
Bakit ba ang ikabagabag ng mga moves mo sa sayawan?
super embarrassing
Because of that, I'm so ikabagabag in class.
Dahil doon, ikabagabag ako nang matindi sa klase.