Mangikmo (en. To be sticky (as in a situation or problem))

maŋˈiːkmo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To become sticky or a difficult situation.

The discussion became sticky when we couldn't agree.

Naging mangikmo ang usapan nang hindi kami magkasundo.

To cause discomfort to others.

Sometimes, these questions can be sticky for people.

Minsan, ang mga tanong na ito ay mangikmo para sa mga tao.

sticky situation

situations that are difficult and complicated.

mangikmo na sitwasyon

sticky

A word that describes having the quality of causing stickiness.

malagkit

Quick or eager to get something

I've been waiting for a long time, so I'm really craving the food!

Ang tagal kong naghintay, kaya't mangikmo na ako sa pagkain!

A desire for attention or love

She's really craving attention from her boyfriend, they always argue.

Grabe na ang mangikmo niya sa boyfriend niya, laging nakaaway.

A state of being queasy or bored

I can't take it anymore, I'm really getting anxious talking about nothing.

Di ko na kaya, mangikmo na ako sa pag-uusap na wala namang kwenta.