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    Langaylangayan (en. To dally)

    /laŋɡaɪlaŋaɪan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A word meaning wasting time or missing out on an opportunity.
    Do not dally, the project needs to be started.
    Huwag kang langaylangayan, kailangan nang simulan ang proyekto.
    verb
    The act of doing things that are not necessary at the moment, often involving time-wasting.
    He is dallying in sleeping even though there are things to do.
    Langaylangayan siya sa pagtulog kahit na may mga dapat gawin.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Just dallying
    Indicates procrastination or avoidance of responsibilities.
    Langaylangayan lang

    Related Words

    procrastination
    Not being in a hurry to accomplish a task.
    pagpapatagal

    Slang Meanings

    worthless or useless
    What’s that? Your work is so langaylangayan!
    Ano ba 'yan, langaylangayan na nga ang trabaho mo!
    not serious or showy
    You’re always late, you really are langaylangayan!
    Palagi kang nalate, langaylangayan ka talaga!