Kengkeng (en. Kengkeng)

/keŋ.keŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A simple term used to describe a grumpy or ill-tempered person.

Don't argue with him, he has a grumpy attitude.

Huwag kang makipagtalo sa kanya, kengkeng ang kanyang ugali.

National Language of the Philippines.

Don't be grumpy.

Huwag kang masungit.

Huwag kang maging kengkeng.

bad attitude

Term describing people with poor behavior.

masama ang ugali

A boastful or arrogant statement.

Wow, you're so full of yourself with your achievements, you think you're someone special.

Grabe, ang keng-keng mo sa mga achievements mo, akala mo kung sino ka.

Referring to someone who is brave or fearless about certain things.

Juan is really kengkeng, he always has the guts to compete anywhere.

Kengkeng talaga si Juan, kahit saan laging may lakas ng loob na makipagsabayan.

A humorous way of referring to a lack of ability.

Mark is like kengkeng in basketball, but it's still fun to watch.

Parang keng-keng si Mark sa basketball, pero nakakaaliw pa rin panoorin.