Kalaghala (en. Gossip)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A conversation or story about another person, often containing untrue or incomplete information.
Don't listen to the gossip; it's better to stay out of other people's lives.
Huwag kang makinig sa kalaghala; mas mabuti pang huwag kang makialam sa buhay ng iba.
An announcement or news circulated among people in a community.
The news that he would be moving houses became gossip in the village.
Naging kalaghala sa baryo ang balitang siya ay lilipat ng bahay.
Information that spreads often without sufficient evidence.
The gossip about his wealth is not true.
Ang kalaghala tungkol sa kanyang yaman ay hindi totoo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't get involved in gossip.
Avoid participating in conversations or discussions about other people.
Huwag magpakasangkot sa kalaghala.
Gossip spreads quickly.
Gossip can reach many people easily.
Ang kalaghala ay mabilis kumalat.

Related Words

gossip
An aspect of kalaghala; stories that are uncertain or unprovable.
tsismis
rumor
A conversation that sometimes includes suspicion and gossip.
sabi-sabi

Slang Meanings

Show-off or skilled in this way, but in a bad way.
He's really the show-off in the gimmicks, but he's not serious.
Siya talaga, ang kalaghala sa mga gimik, pero di naman siya seryoso.
A person who always shows off or boasts about their achievements to others.
Sometimes his show-off attitude on social media is annoying, it's like he has nothing else to do but post achievements.
Minsan nakakainis na yung kalaghala niya sa social media, parang walang ginawa kundi mag-post ng achievements.