Magmenor (en. Minor)

/mæɡˈmeɪnɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is younger than a particular age or than an elder.
Jose is a minor compared to his sister who is 20 years old.
Si Jose ay isang magmenor kumpara kay kanyang ate na 20 taon na ang gulang.
A part of the law that refers to the rights and obligations of a child or younger person.
A minor is not allowed to make decisions that have legal effects without parental consent.
Ang magmenor ay hindi pinapayagang magpasya ng mga bagay na may legal na epekto nang walang pahintulot ng magulang.
verb
The act of being smaller or younger in a group.
It is required to be a minor to fit in with the younger group of players.
Kinakailangan na magmenor upang umangkop sa mas bata na grupo ng players.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'menor' meaning younger or smaller.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just act like a minor
Expressing agreement to behave younger or appear younger in a situation.
Magmenor ka na lang

Related Words

child
A young person or one who has not yet reached the legal age.
bata

Slang Meanings

to be cool or to act cool.
I hope no matter what happens, he still remains cool with people.
Sana kahit anong mangyari, magmenor pa rin siya sa mga tao.
referring to giving low-key support or friendship.
Even if he can't be there, that person is still really low-key supportive, always there for me.
Kahit hindi siya makasama, nagmenor naman 'yang tao, lagging andiyan para sa akin.
to keep it simple or not to overdo it.
You should just keep it simple in your presentation, so expectations aren't too high.
Dapat magmenor ka lang sa presentation mo, para di masyadong mataas ang expectation.