Mamamakyot (en. One who wanders)

/mama-ma-kyot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is always lost or walking without a specific direction.
He is a wanderer in life; he doesn't know where he is going.
Siya ay isang mamamakyot sa buhay; hindi niya alam kung saan siya pupunta.
An individual who frequently travels or roams in different places.
Wanderers often start new experiences.
Ang mga mamamakyot ay madalas na nag-uumpisa ng mga bagong karanasan.

Etymology

The term 'mamamakyot' is derived from the root word 'makiyot' meaning 'off track' or 'wandering around.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wanderer on the streets
a person who always walks on the streets without knowing the exact path.
mamamakyot sa mga kalsada

Related Words

wandering
A trait of being directionless or frequently changing direction.
makiyot

Slang Meanings

fast walking
There are so many people, so we will just walk fast to the venue.
Ang dami ng tao, kaya mamamakyot na lang tayo papunta sa venue.
to be in a hurry
I need to hurry home; the stores are about to close.
Mamamakyot na ako sa pag-uwi, malapit na magsara ang mga tindahan.
moving quickly or energetically
I will just move quickly; I don’t want a long discussion.
Basta mamamakyot na lang ako, ayoko na ng matagal na usapan.