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    Magpakahayop (en. To act like an animal)

    /mɒɡ.pɒ.kɐ.hajˈɔp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that reflects bad behavior or barbarity.
    Sometimes, it seems he acted like an animal in his anger.
    Minsan, tila nagmagpakahayop siya sa kanyang galit.
    Expression of intense emotions resulting in uncontrollable behavior.
    His behavior turned animalistic due to the fear he felt.
    Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay nagpakahayop sa takot na nadarama niya.

    Etymology

    The word 'magpakahayop' is derived from the root word 'hayop,' meaning animal or beast, and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    He acted like an animal.
    He exhibited bad behavior or unacceptable actions.
    Nagpakahayop siya.

    Related Words

    animal
    A type of person or being characterized by bad behavior, often barbaric.
    hayop

    Slang Meanings

    To act like a beast or to do something bad.
    Wow, you went beast mode again with that action!
    Grabe, nagpakahayop ka na naman sa ginawa mong yun!
    To behave like animals without control or reason.
    Please don’t act like a beast in your anger!
    Huwag ka sanang magpakahayop sa galit mo!
    To go overboard in stupidity or to overly indulge in nonsense.
    It's like you went beast mode in joining them.
    Parang nagpakahayop ka sa pagsama sa kanila.