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    Mangulugi (en. To stoop)

    /maŋuˈluɡi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of bending the body towards the ground.
    Bend down to find the things that fell.
    Mangulugi ka upang makahanap ng mga bagay na nahulog.
    A movement commonly done when trying to show something to others.
    He bent down while playing basketball to retrieve the missing ball.
    Mangulugi siya habang naglalaro ng basketball upang makuha ang bolang nawawala.

    Etymology

    Originating from the root word 'lulug', meaning 'to bend' or 'to bow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Bend down to the ground
    Kneel or bend down to the ground.
    Mangulugi sa lupa

    Related Words

    knee
    The position where a large part of the body leans on the knee while another part is kneeling.
    luhod

    Slang Meanings

    To act smart or to be recognized by others as smart or skilled.
    Don't try to show off to your classmates; they might not team up with you for projects anymore.
    Huwag kang mangulugi sa mga kaklase mo, baka hindi ka na nila kasalo sa projects.
    To improve or enhance one's knowledge.
    You need to smarten up with your assignments if you want to pass the exam.
    Kailangan mo nang mangulugi sa mga assignments mo kung gusto mong makapasa sa exam.
    To be witty or to show off in conversation.
    Wow, you said so many jokes! You're really showing off tonight!
    Grabe, ang dami mong sinabing joke! Sobrang mangulugi ka tonight ah!