Magpagirigiri (en. To nag someone)

/maɡ.pa.ɡi.ɾi.ɡi.ɾi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To disturb or annoy someone.
Don't nag while I am talking to someone.
Huwag kang magpagirigiri habang may kausap ako.
To secretly cause distress to someone.
I can't keep nagging him, it's getting too heavy.
Hindi ko na kayang magpagirigiri sa kanya, masyado na itong mabigat.
To give unpleasant comments or repeated lectures.
Sometimes, his nagging drains my patience.
Minsan, ang kanyang magpagirigiri ay nakakaubos ng pasensya ko.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Avoiding nagging
Avoiding disturbances or interruptions.
Pag-iwas sa magpagirigiri
Too much nagging
Too much disturbance or annoyance.
Sobrang magpagirigiri

Related Words

troublemaker
A person who always creates trouble or disturbance.
balahura

Slang Meanings

to have fun and enjoy life
Come on, let's have fun later before we go back to work!
Sige, magpagirigiri tayo mamaya, bago pa tayo bumalik sa trabaho!
to party
Let's go to Juan's house, let's party there!
Pumunta tayo sa bahay ni Juan, magpagirigiri tayo doon!
to be playful or cheerful
As long as Maria is there, everyone will definitely have fun!
Basta't andiyan si Maria, tiyak na magpagirigiri ang lahat!