Magiskuwat (en. To dawdle)

ma-gis-ku-wat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of wasting time or doing something slowly.
Don't dawdle in doing your homework.
Huwag magiskuwat sa paggawa ng takdang-aralin mo.
The act of postponing or not immediately doing necessary tasks.
People always dawdle on their responsibilities.
Laging nagiskuwat ang mga tao sa kanilang mga responsibilidad.
Putting off tasks and not acting immediately.
I am not pleased when he dawdles at work.
Hindi ako natutuwa kapag siya ay nagiskuwat sa trabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't dawdle!
Hurry up!
Huwag magiskuwat!

Related Words

dawdle
The action of wasting time or wasting an opportunity.
iskuwat

Slang Meanings

Let's chill out here, come on!
There’s delicious food here, let’s hang out!
May masarap na pagkain dito, magisquats tayo!
Just hanging out, not formal.
Let’s just hang out at home, it’s more fun!
Sa bahay na lang tayo mag-magisquats, mas masaya!
Come on, let’s just relax!
Let’s hang out at the park, just chill.
Magisquats tayo sa park, chill lang.