Loko (en. Crazy)

lo-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with abnormal thoughts or behavior.
Sometimes he seems crazy the way he thinks.
Minsan parang loko siya kung mag-isip.
An idea or thing that seems unreasonable.
His plan is truly crazy.
Ang kanyang plano ay tunay na loko.
verb
To act foolishly; to behave in an unacceptable manner.
Don't act crazy in front of people.
Huwag kang magpaka-loko sa harap ng mga tao.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'loco' borrowed from Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crazy person
a person who often shows bizarre behavior.
loko-loko

Related Words

mad
A person who is insane or has a mental illness.
baliw
mad person
A person who appears to be insane; showing increasingly abnormal behavior.
baliwan

Slang Meanings

crazy
You're crazy, it's like you're not yourself anymore!
Loko ka, parang wala ka na sa sarili mo!
show-off
Come on, you're always showing off!
Ano ba, loko-loko ka, lagi ka na lang pabibo!
insane
My friend is insane, he thinks he's a superhero!
Loko yung kaibigan ko, akala niya superhero siya!
funny
Dude, you were so funny at the party earlier!
Loko, ang kengkoy mo kanina sa party!