Maniyak (en. Maniac)

/maˈnijak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has an excessive obsession or desire for something that leads to abnormal behavior.
He is considered a maniac in his obsession with video games.
Siya ay itinuturing na maniyak sa kanyang pagkahilig sa mga video games.
A person who often exhibits excessive or inappropriate behaviors, often involving violence.
His maniac behavior led to problems in his community.
Ang kanyang maniyak na asal ay nagbigay-daan sa mga problema sa kanyang komunidad.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'maniak' which means excessive desire or an uncontrolled craving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maniac in love
A person who loves excessively and cannot control emotions.
maniyakan sa pag-ibig

Related Words

mania
The state or condition of being a maniac.
pagka-manika

Slang Meanings

A person who is very lustful or has an obsession with sex.
Our neighbor is such a pervert, always flirting.
Yung kapitbahay namin, maniyak na maniyak, lagi na lang nagfo-flirt.
A person who is high or drunk, enjoying sexual conversations.
Don't ask him about sex, he'll get crazy with his answers.
Huwag mo siyang tanongin ng tungkol sa sex, maniyak siya sa mga sagot niya.
An extremely attractive person who is hard to take your eyes off.
She's so beautiful, everyone goes wild when she passes by.
Ang ganda niya, maniyak na maniyak ang lahat kapag dumaan siya.