Kawalangkibo (en. Absence of movement)

/ka.walang.ki.bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of absence of movement or action.
The absence of movement in his body caused fear among his companions.
Ang kawalangkibo sa kanyang katawan ay nagdulot ng takot sa kanyang mga kasama.
The occurrence of not carrying out anything that should be acted upon.
Due to the absence of action from the people, the project did not progress.
Dahil sa kawalangkibo ng mga tao, ang proyekto ay hindi umusad.
Lack of reaction or response to a situation.
His absence of reaction to the test proved his disinterest.
Ang kawalangkibo niya sa pagsubok ay nagpatunay ng kanyang kawalang-interes.

Etymology

from the root words 'kibo' and 'wala'

Common Phrases and Expressions

No movement
Never any reaction or action.
Walang kibo

Related Words

movement
Movement or action; process of moving.
kibo
no
Condition of absence or not having.
walang

Slang Meanings

a very noisy or loud person
Wow, Janna was so loud in class earlier!
Grabe, ang kawalangkibo ni Janna sa klase kanina!
a person who loves to gossip
If you want gossip, call Mark. He's the loudmouth in the neighborhood.
Kung gusto mo ng chismis, tawagan mo si Mark. Siya ang kawalangkibo sa barangay.
a person who always talks or speaks even if they don't say anything important
Don't believe Anna; she's just talking a lot of nonsense.
Huwag kang maniwala kay Anna, puro kawalangkibo lang ang sinasabi niya.