Masungit (en. Grumpy)

ma-sun-ghit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A person or thing that has a grumpy demeanor or behavior.
He is grumpy every morning.
Siya ay masungit tuwing umaga.
Usually irritated or hard to please.
The grumpy child does not want to play.
Ang masungit na bata ay hindi nagnanais makipaglaro.
A person who easily gets angry or annoyed.
Don't argue with that grumpy man.
Huwag ka nang makipagtalo sa masungit na lalaki na iyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grumpy cat
A cat with a grumpy demeanor.
masungit na pusa
grumpy person
A person who often does not want to talk and is irritated.
masungit na tao

Related Words

sungit
The demeanor that is typically exhibited by a grumpy person.
sungit
pikon
A person who gets easily annoyed or angry.
pikon

Slang Meanings

grumpy or snobbish
Rino seems grumpy; he never talks to us.
Parang masungit si Rino; lagi siyang hindi nakikipag-usap sa amin.
feeling upset or moody
Don't bother Tanya, she's in a bad mood right now.
Huwag mo nang pakialaman si Tanya, masungit kasi siya ngayon.
feisty or fierce
Liza seems grumpy, but that's just her feisty side showing.
Parang masungit si Liza, pero doon mo lang makikita ang kanyang masayang bahagi.