Madunggilan (en. To show off)

/madʊŋɡilan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expression of flashy appearance or characteristic.

His showing off on stage captured everyone's attention.

Ang kanyang madunggilan sa entablado ay umagaw ng atensyon ng lahat.

Carrying out an action aimed at showcasing wealth or success.

He didn't hesitate to show off in his new car.

Hindi siya nag-atubiling madunggilan sa kanyang bagong sasakyan.

Showing excessive pride in one's abilities or possessions.

In his show off, everyone learned that he was wealthy.

Sa kanyang madunggilan, nalaman ng lahat na siya ay mayaman.

showing off past accomplishments

reminding of past successes to boast

madunggilan sa nakaraan

show-off

A person who loves to flaunt wealth or popularity.

mapagpakitang-tao

strong rain or storm

Oh man, it was such a madunggilan last night, like the apocalypse happened!

Ay naku, ang madunggilan kagabi, parang nangyari na ang lahat ng delubyo!

outburst of anger or emotion

Did you see her madunggilan earlier? She suddenly got mad at everyone!

Nakita mo ba yung madunggilan niya kanina? Bigla na lang siyang nagalit sa lahat!

noise or chaos around

It was so madunggilan at home, a lot of guests and everyone was talking!

Sobrang madunggilan sa bahay, ang daming bisita at lahat ay nag-uusap!