Kulunoy (en. Disorder)

/kuˈlu.nɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of disorganized or chaotic organization.
The house was full of disorder due to neglect.
Ang bahay ay puno ng kulunoy dahil sa hindi pag-aalaga.
A situation where things are not appropriately arranged.
The disorder on his desk caused him not to work properly.
Ang kulunoy sa kanyang desk ay naging dahilan upang hindi siya makapagtrabaho ng maayos.

Etymology

It comes from the term 'kulun' which may refer to doing something in an improper or disorganized manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in disorder
in a state of chaos or disorganization
may kulunoy

Related Words

chaos
A situation of messy or disorganized environment.
kaguluhan
mess
Things scattered in a disorganized manner.
kalat

Slang Meanings

A person who enjoys aspects of the world without any intention of getting serious.
Because he doesn't care about life, he is now just referred to as a kulunoy.
Dahil wala siyang pakialam sa buhay, napag-uusapan na lang siya bilang kulunoy.
A person who is always thinking of silly things and is far from reality.
My friend is in his own world, he's like a kulunoy with his dreams.
Nasa sariling mundo lang yung kaibigan ko, para siyang kulunoy sa mga pangarap niya.