Kapalngmukha (en. Thick-faced)

ka-pal-ng-mu-kha

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is shameless or indiscreet in their actions.
Who has the thick face to give orders without the right?
Sino ba namang may kapalngmukha na nagbibigay ng mga utos nang walang karapatan?
Refers to a person who has the audacity to do embarrassing things.
He really has a thick face, joining the celebration even though he wasn't invited.
Kapalngmukha talaga siya, sumasabay sa kasiyahan kahit na hindi siya inanyayahan.
A term for people who seem not to care about others' opinions.
The thick-faced people who claimed to be the best, even though there are many better than them.
Ang kapalngmukha ng mga nag-claim na sila ang pinakamagaling, kahit na maraming mas mahusay sa kanila.

Etymology

The word originates from 'kapal' and 'mukha', referring to someone who is thick-faced or shameless.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You thick-faced!
An expression referring to the shamelessness of a person.
Kapalngmukha mo!
Shameless!
A statement that a person has a thick face.
Walang hiya!

Related Words

arrogance
Refers to pride that may be related to thick-facedness.
kayabangan
embarrassing
Refers to actions that are embarrassing to do.
kahiya-hiya

Slang Meanings

Super shameless or dishonest
Wow, he has the nerve, as if he didn't do that!
Grabe, kapal ng mukha niya, akala mo hindi niya ginawa yun!
Doesn't care about others' opinions
He continues with his plans, just so shameless!
Tuloy pa rin siya sa kanyang mga plano, kapal mukha lang!
Arrogant or overly self-confident
Of course, he's always there with that kind of audacity!
Siyempre, lagi namang nandoon laging may kapal ng mukha!