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    Mapangiwi (en. Wobbly)

    /ma-paŋ-iwi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Contains a characteristic of being weak or soft in arrangement.
    Fresh fruits are usually softened when touched.
    Ang mga sariwang prutas ay kadalasang mapangiwi kapag hinawakan.
    Indicates an unstable state or position.
    The chair will be restored, so it should be replaced.
    Ang upuan ay mapaingiwi, kaya't dapat itong palitan.
    Not durable or easily broken due to excessive movement.
    Old house equipment has become so frustrating that even though it is not used frequently.
    Ang mga kagamitan sa lumang bahay ay naging mapangiwi na kahit na hindi madalas gamitin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the body is wobbly
    meaning that the body is trembling or unstable due to fear or nervousness.
    mapangiwi ang katawan

    Related Words

    wobble
    a state of movement or swaying caused by a weak or unstable position.
    pangiwi

    Slang Meanings

    a very local person, kind of down-to-earth
    John, no matter where, seems like a very local guy; he's always in slippers and shorts.
    Si John, kahit saan, parang mapangiwi na tao, lagi siyang naka-tsinelas at shorts.
    too nosy, like always inquiring
    Why is that? Our neighbor seems so nosy, always asking questions!
    Bakit ganun? Parang mapangiwi yung kapitbahay, palaging tanong nang tanong!