Magarmas (en. To creep or crawl)

ma-gar-mas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of moving by crawling.
The baby started to crawl towards his toy.
Nagsimulang magarmas ang bata patungo sa kanyang laruan.
To be shy or quiet in movement or speech.
You need to creep in front of people so as not to get their attention.
Kailangan mong magarmas sa harap ng mga tao upang hindi makuha ang kanilang atensyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to crawl under the table
to creep or venture quietly under the table
magarmas sa ilalim ng mesa

Related Words

gampan
Another form of movement similar to crawling, but stronger or faster.
gampan
crawling
A movement process usually used by babies while learning to walk.
k crawling

Slang Meanings

Added drama or exaggeration
Don't be so overdramatic, nothing really happened.
Huwag kang magarmas, parang wala namang nangyari.
Being cute or trying to get attention
You're doing a lot of cute things for your crush!
Ang dami mong ginagawang magarmas sa crush mo!
Boasting or showing off
Don't be so showy about your achievements with others.
Huwag mong gawing magarmas 'yung achievements mo sa iba.