Mangurit (en. To scribble)

/maŋuˈrit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of writing or drawing carelessly.
The child loves to scribble on his notebook.
Ang bata ay mahilig mangurit ng mga guhit sa kanyang notebook.
Writing that is messy or without basis.
He scribbled too much in his assignment.
Masyado siyang nagmangurit sa kanyang takdang-aralin.
Creating symbols or lines that are incomplete or unclear.
I can't understand the scribbles from his sketch.
Hindi ko maintindihan ang mga mangurit mula sa kanyang sketch.

Etymology

From the root word 'kurit' meaning to write or to draw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scribbling on paper
Writing or drawing with disorder on a paper.
mangurit sa papel
badly scribbled
The result of poorly written or drawn work.
hindi maganda ang pagkakakurit

Related Words

kurit
The root word of 'mangurit' meaning to write or to draw.
kurit
writing
The process of creating letters or symbols.
pagsusulat

Slang Meanings

Pretending to be happy while going through something.
It's like he's just mangurit, always smiling but we all know he's got problems.
Parang mangurit lang siya, laging nakangiti pero alam naman naming may problema siya.
Living life as if they don't care about any issues.
Those people are really mangurit, no matter what happens they're just enjoying life.
Sila talaga, mga mangurit, kahit ano mangyari tuloy lang sa saya.
Intentionally showing happiness even when going through pain.
They called her mangurit because no matter how much pain she feels, she doesn't show it.
Tinawag siyang mangurit kasi kahit anong sakit, hindi niya pinapahalata.