Kalawkaw (en. Careless)

/ka-lawkaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the characteristic of being careless or inattentive.
He is careless in his tasks, which is why he often makes mistakes.
Siya ay kalawkaw sa kanyang mga gawain kaya madalas siyang nagkakamali.
Not acting properly or without adequate care for things.
His careless behavior caused a lot of disturbances in the group.
Ang kanyang kalawkaw na asal ay nagdulot ng maraming abala sa grupo.
Negligence in not being cautious with important matters.
Because of his carelessness, important documents go missing.
Dahil sa kanyang kalawkaw, nawawala ang mga mahahalagang dokumento.

Common Phrases and Expressions

careless behavior
Actions that are careless or inattentive.
kalawkaw na pag-uugali

Related Words

neglect
The act of being careless or neglecting things.
pabayaan

Slang Meanings

Troublemaker
That troublemaker always interferes with what I'm doing!
Ang kalawkaw na yan, lagi na lang nakikialam sa ginagawa ko!
Yell or shout
Don't be a shouty one! Just do what I said.
Huwag kang kalawkaw! Basta gawin mo na lang yung sinabi ko.
Party pooper
That rowdy person crashes parties and becomes a party pooper.
Yung kalawkaw na siya, pumapasok sa mga kasiyahan at nagiging pamatay-saya.