Magpagabi (en. To stay up late)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of staying awake until midnight or late hours at night.
We stayed up late at my friend's house to watch movies.
Nagpagabi kami sa bahay ng kaibigan ko upang manood ng mga pelikula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stay up late!
Stay awake until midnight or despite feeling sleepy.
Magpagabi ka na!

Related Words

sleeplessness
The state of not sleeping enough hours.
puyat

Slang Meanings

to act cool or social at night
It seems like you just want to hang out at the bar at night to look cool with friends.
Parang gusto mo lang magpagabi sa bar para magpaka-cool sa mga tropa.
to stay overnight
Is it okay if I hang out with you guys all night? I'm just going to stay overnight.
Ayos lang bang magpagabi ako sa inyo? Mag-oovernight lang kasi ako.
to have fun at night
Let's go, let's enjoy the night! It's more fun when it's nighttime.
Tara na, magpagabi tayo! Ang saya kapag gabi na.