Maghalughog (en. To rummage)

/maɡhaˈluɡhoɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of searching or looking through a place thoroughly.
He rummaged through his bag for his keys.
Naghalughog siya sa kanyang bag para sa kanyang susi.
The organization or arrangement of items.
Rummage through your old clothes for donation.
Maghalughog ka ng mga luma mong damit para sa donation.
The possibility of finding something while searching.
You might rummage and find old books.
Maaaring maghalughog ka at makakita ng mga lumang aklat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rummage through items
searching for items or things that are hidden
maghalughog sa mga gamit

Related Words

rummaging
A noun that refers to the process of searching thoroughly.
halughog

Slang Meanings

to split from friends or companions
They used to be close, but he started to halughog from their group.
Dati silang magka-close, pero naghalughog na siya sa kanilang grupo.
to disrupt or create chaos in a group
Don't halughog in class, or else Ms. will get angry.
Huwag kang maghalughog sa klase, baka magalit si ma'am.
to taste or argue with people
The friends said, don't halughog during the drinking session!
Sabi ng barkada, wag na maghalughog sa inuman!