Mamangamanga (en. A person who overly praises or flatters)

/mamangamanga/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who excessively praises or worships others.
He is a flatterer who always says good things about his boss.
Siya ay isang mamangamanga na palaging nagsasabi ng magaganda tungkol sa kanyang boss.
A person whose sole purpose is to gain favor by showing excessive respect or worship.
He is known for being a flatterer to gain the trust of his colleagues.
Kilala siya sa kanyang paraan ng pagiging mamangamanga upang makuha ang tiwala ng kanyang mga kasamahan.

Etymology

Luzon, particularly in areas with song and poetry traditions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flatterer among many people
A person who gives excessive praise to many others.
mamangamanga sa maraming tao

Related Words

flatterer
A term for people who love to bow down and flatter.
sipsip

Slang Meanings

Worthless, unbelievable
What he's saying is mamangamanga, it has no truth.
Ang mamangamanga ng mga pinagsasabi niya, walang katotohanan.
But funny, a humorous word
His joke is mamangamanga, but I laughed!
Yung joke niya, mamangamanga, pero tumawa ako!