Kalagkag (en. Slink)

/ka.lag.kag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term referring to the action of moving slowly or progressing, often unnoticed by conventional sight.

The cat's slink is hardly heard on the straight path.

Ang kalagkag ng pusa ay hindi mo maririnig sa tuwid na daan.

verb

The act of moving in a way that avoids being noticed.

He slinked away slowly so that his parents wouldn't see him.

Dahan-dahan siyang nagkalagkag upang hindi makita ng kanyang mga magulang.

root word: lagkag (meaning to rush or jump)

Slinking from behind

Moving or proceeding quietly from behind.

Kalagkag sa likod

lagkag

Action that reflects being quick or hurried.

lagkag

A funny scene or fight that has no meaning.

Their fight in the corner was so kalagkag, just a lot of talking, no actual punches.

Sobrang kalagkag yung labanan nila sa kanto, puro salita lang, walang suntukan.

Lack of intelligence or foolish behavior.

Your kalagkag decision to join them, you didn't think about the consequences.

Ang kalagkag na desisyon mo na sumama sa kanila, di mo iniisip ang mga mangyayari.

Someone who is overly playful and not serious.

Sometimes Mark is so kalagkag, always making inappropriate jokes.

Minsan nakakalokang kalagkag si Mark, lagi nalang siyang nagbibigay ng mga di kaaya-ayang biro.