Kanulo (en. Squabble)

/kaˈnulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small argument or misunderstanding between two or more people.
They had a squabble about who should lead the project.
Nagkaroon sila ng kanulo tungkol sa kung sino ang dapat manguna sa proyekto.
An argument that is often trivial.
Their squabble over trivial matters was pointless.
Walang kabuluhan ang kanilang kanulo sa mga bagay na hindi mahalaga.
A dispute among children that often causes small disagreements.
The children's squabble caused a temporary misunderstanding within their group.
Ang kanulo ng mga bata ay nagdulot ng pansamantalang hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanilang grupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

having a squabble
had an argument or misunderstanding
may kanulo

Related Words

debate
A broader term for conflicts or misunderstandings.
pagtatalo
dispute
A misunderstanding that often damages relationships.
alitan

Slang Meanings

A slang term or name for a person who is noisy or talks a lot, often with teasing.
Last night, he was talking so much, just like a kanulo in front of the group.
Kagabi, ang dami niyang sinasabi, parang kanulo lang sa harap ng barkada.
A term for a person who talks incessantly even when it makes no sense.
Don't be a kanulo, just speed up the story.
Huwag kang magpaka-kanulo, pabilisin mo na lang ang kwentuhan.
It is also used for people who love to intervene in other people's conversations.
People say he is a kanulo because he always butts into conversations.
Sabi ng mga tao, siya ay kanulo dahil palaging nakikisaw-saw sa mga usapan.