Magpapangit (en. To make ugly)

mag-pa-pang-it

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Does something that causes the word 'ugly' to apply.
Excessive drinking will make your health ugly.
Ang labis na pag-inom ng alak ay magpapangit sa iyong kalusugan.
An action that causes an unpleasant appearance or impression.
Don't make jokes about your appearance, it might make your reputation look ugly.
Huwag mong gawing biro ang iyong hitsura, baka ito'y magpapangit sa iyong reputasyon.
The creation or action of something that reveals ugliness.
His words will make our relationship look ugly.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay magpapangit sa ating samahan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'pangit' which means unattractive or not good-looking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't be ugly
Do not show unattractive behavior.
huwag maging pangit

Related Words

ugly
Describes an unattractive appearance or look.
pangit
ugliness
A view or idea that is unattractive.
pangitain

Slang Meanings

To pretend to be superior or to tease someone about their appearance.
Don't act all tough, just accept your flaws!
Huwag kang magpapangit, tanggapin mo na ang kapangitan mo!
To be true to oneself and accept that one is not attractive.
You know, sometimes I’ll just be real and admit that I'm not pretty.
Alam mo, minsan magpapangit na lang akong tapat sa sarili ko.
Wearing low-quality clothes that make you look bad.
Why would you dress badly like that? It's like you don’t value yourself!
Bakit ka magpapangit sa suot mong yan, parang wala kang pahalaga sa sarili mo!