Mangalumbaba (en. Wobble)

/ma.ŋa.lum.ba.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The gesture of rotation or deviation.
This toy will be humbled when shaken.
Ang laruang ito ay mangalumbaba kapag inalog.
States the state of uncertain or unstable action.
He would be humbled as if he were unsure of his decision.
Mangalumbaba siya na parang hindi siya sigurado sa kanyang desisyon.
Symbolizes doubt or uncertainty.
In his speech, he would be humbled, not sure of his words.
Sa kanyang pagsasalita, siya ay mangalumbaba, hindi sigurado sa kanyang mga salita.

Etymology

The term 'mangalumbaba' traces its origin from the root 'lumba' meaning to circle or to turn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wobbling in the waves
refers to movement as if caught by a current; an unstable situation.
mangalumbaba sa alon

Related Words

turn
Means to circle or to turn.
lumba

Slang Meanings

A funny person who loves to pull pranks.
That guy is such a mangalumbaba, he's always pulling some prank.
Sobrang mangalumbaba yan, lagi na lang may prank na ginagawa.
Often slang for a cheerful person.
He's a mangalumbaba, always smiling no matter what happens.
Mangalumbaba kasi siya, laging nakangiti kahit anong mangyari.