Maingay (en. Noisy)
/ma.ˈiŋ.gay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to an object or situation that produces a loud sound.
The noisy vehicle disturbed our sleep.
Ang maingay na sasakyan ay nagdulot ng abala sa aming tulog.
Having sound that is considered unpleasant or excessive noise.
The kids became noisy while playing in the park.
Naging maingay ang mga bata habang naglalaro sa parke.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'ingay' with the prefix 'mai-' that indicates possession of a quality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
noisy street
A street filled with noise from vehicles and people.
maingay na kalye
noisy person
A person who often makes loud noises or speaks loudly.
maingay na tao
Related Words
noise
The sound produced by things or people.
ingay
silence
The absence of noise or sound; state of peace.
katahimikan
Slang Meanings
loud and cheerful person
Hey, Mikey is the loud one at the party, he's always laughing!
Uy, si Mikey ang maingay sa party, lagi siyang tawa nang tawa!
of course, like failing to be quiet
Who’s that loud one? It’s hard to concentrate here!
Sino ba ang maiingay na yan? Ang hirap makapag-concentrate dito!
chill but very lively
Lisa is loud but chill, she really enjoys the conversations.
Si Lisa, maingay pero chill lang, enjoy na enjoy siya sa mga kwentuhan.