Kaligaligan (en. Foolishness)

/kaliˈgaligan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state of foolishness or attributing meaning to thoughts that are meaningless.
His decisions are full of foolishness.
Ang kanyang mga desisyon ay puno ng kaligaligan.
The act of doing things that are irrational or unreasonable.
He showed foolishness in his actions.
Ipinakita niya ang kaligaligan sa kanyang mga aksyon.
The quality of being silly or not serious in life.
He couldn't study well because of his foolishness.
Hindi siya nakapag-aral nang mabuti dahil sa kanyang kaligaligan.

Etymology

from the word 'kaligaligan' meaning 'foolishness' or 'silliness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

outpouring of foolishness
widespread dissemination of silliness or unbelievable actions.
buhos ng kaligaligan

Related Words

silliness
An action or idea that is unreasonable or seems foolish.
kalokohan
shallow
The characteristic of being superficial or not serious.
mababaw

Slang Meanings

Buddy or friend, often used to show casual friendship.
Let's hang out, my buddies!
Magsama-sama tayo, mga kaligaligan ko!
Term for people who often hang out or get together for fun or mischief.
Join us for the outing, my friends!
Sama ka sa amin sa gala, mga kaligaligan!
A group of friends who share a close bond.
The outing wouldn't be complete without my buddies.
Hindi kumpleto ang lakad kung wala ang kaligaligan ko.