Magngitngit (en. To fume)
maŋɡˈnitŋɪt
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the feeling of anger or annoyance.
He fumed upon learning what happened.
Siya ay nagngitngit nang malaman ang nangyari.
An explosion of emotion due to intense resentment.
He began to fume in front of many.
Nagsimula siyang magngitngit sa harap ng marami.
Etymology
Derived from the root 'ngitngit' which means anger or intense resentment.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cursing in anger
A statement describing extreme anger.
nagmumura sa galit
Related Words
anger
The anger that often leads to fuming.
ngitngit
Slang Meanings
Angry or hot-headed.
He seemed to be boiling mad earlier when I ignored him.
Parang magngitngit na siya kanina nang hindi ko siya pinansin.
Annoyed or impatient.
He was almost fuming while waiting for the results.
Halos magngitngit na siya sa paghihintay sa resulta.
Implying that things aren't okay.
I asked him if he was alright, but he just fumed and didn’t answer.
Tinanong ko siya kung okay lang, pero nagngitngit lang siya at hindi sumagot.