Mangaligkig (en. Hasty)

/maŋɡaˈliɡ.kɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that shows urgency or haste.
Hurry up, we might miss our trip.
Mangaligkig ka na, baka mawala tayo sa biyahe.
Indicates a manner of moving quickly.
His steps are hasty as he goes to school.
Mangaligkig ang kanyang mga hakbang habang papunta sa eskwela.
The ability to do things without delay.
We should hurry with our tasks.
Dapat tayong mangaligkig sa ating mga gawain.

Etymology

from the word 'ligkig' meaning 'to hurry' or 'to rush'

Common Phrases and Expressions

hurry up for the time
Means to rush to keep up with a schedule.
mangaligkig sa oras

Related Words

rush
Indicates an action done with joy or with a heavy heart while hurrying.
ligkig

Slang Meanings

A troublesome person, worthless.
Don't be friends with him, that troublesome one!
Huwag kang makipagkaibigan sa kanya, ang mangaligkig na 'yon!
Too low in self-esteem.
She seems so low self-esteem, always looking down!
Parang mangaligkig siya, lagi na lang nakayuko!