Manggagaga (en. Silly person)

/maŋ.ɡa.ɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has movements or behavior that are insignificant or amusing.
He is a silly person who always makes us laugh.
Siya ay isang manggagaga na laging nakakapagpasaya sa amin.
An individual who enjoys antics or unserious matters.
He might just be silly, so we shouldn't take this seriously.
Baka manggagaga lang siya kaya’t di tayo dapat seryoso dito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acting silly again
having insignificant behavior or attitude again
gaga na naman

Related Words

crazy
A person who exhibits unusual behavior that borders on insanity.
baliw

Slang Meanings

a person who loves to deceive or trick others
Don't believe him, he's an idiot, he's a trickster!
Huwag kang maniniwala sa kanya, nakakabobo siya, isa siyang manggagaga!
a cheater or swindler
His brother is really a con artist, always planting lies!
Yung kapatid niya, manggagaga talaga, lagi na lang nagtatanim ng kasinungalingan!
a person who exaggerates what they say
Don't talk to him, he's such a liar, just full of exaggerations!
Wag ka na makipagkwentuhan sa kanya, sobrang manggagaga, puro exaggeration!