Magtampo (en. To sulk)
/magtamˈpo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A gesture of feeling or being hurt by a person because of misunderstanding or suffering.
She stayed in her room and greeted her friend.
Nagtagal siya sa kanyang kuwarto at nagtamok sa kanyang kaibigan.
Having intense emotion that causes a person to avoid.
Sometimes, he contributes when his family doesn't notice him.
Minsan, nagtatampo siya kapag hindi siya pinapansin ng kanyang pamilya.
A reaction of excessive failure resulting in temporary prevention of other people.
He will contribute when he is not invited to their party.
Magtatampo siya kapag hindi siya naimbita sa kanilang salu-salo.
Etymology
From the word 'tampo' which means sulking or feeling slighted.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't sulk.
Don't be angry or don't be disappointed.
Huwag magtampo.
He made a mistake, so I sulked.
I felt hurt because of his mistake.
Nagkamali siya, kaya nagtampo ako.
Related Words
sullenness
A feeling of displeasure or sulking.
tampo
hatred
A much stronger feeling than sulking, resulting in anger.
pagkamuhi
Slang Meanings
to take offense or sulk
It's like she's sulking because I didn't take her to the outing.
Parang nagtatampo siya dahil hindi ko siya sinama sa outing.
to get upset indirectly
She didn't get angry, but you can clearly see her disappointment on her face.
Hindi siya nagalit, pero kitang-kita ang tampo niya sa muka.
to complain without speaking
He's sulking again and isn't talking to me.
Nagtampo na naman siya at hindi na ako kinakausap.