Nagnanaknak (en. Clucking)

nag-nanak-nak

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb that refers to the sound made by birds, particularly chickens.
The chickens kept clucking in the morning.
Ang mga manok ay patuloy na nagnanaknak sa umaga.
Refers to making a sound of interaction, often performed by animals.
I heard the clucking of birds from outside.
Narinig ko ang nagnanaknak ng ibon mula sa labas.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'llanakan', which means 'noisy' or 'cursing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clucking as if
refers to noisy behavior accompanied by emotion or feeling.
nagnanaknak na tila

Related Words

clucking
A form of verb referring to the continuation of the action of clucking.
nagnanak
chuck
Noisy or clamorous behavior of animals such as chickens.
nanak

Slang Meanings

frequent complaints or grumbling
You can't avoid her always grumbling to her friends.
Hindi mo maiiwasan na nagnanaknak siya palagi sa mga kasama niya.
an excited person who always has something to say
Marco is at it again, rambling about his life plans.
Si Marco, nagnanaknak na naman sa mga plano niya sa buhay.