Pagagos (en. Driving)
/paˈgaɡos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A manifestation or form that is indirect or not fast.
The flow of water from the faucet is very slow.
Ang pagagos ng tubig mula sa gripo ay napakabagal.
A process or action that occurs slowly.
The slow movement of people on the road causes traffic.
Ang pagagos ng mga tao sa kalsada ay nagiging sanhi ng traffic.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'gagos' meaning to move lightly or slowly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slow rain
The light or gentle rain.
pagagos ng ulan
Related Words
line
A sound or behavior in movement that is not loud.
guhit
Slang Meanings
Becoming too serious about something.
Stop being so pagagos, just relax!
Tama na 'yung pagagos, relax ka lang!
Thinking or worrying too much.
Don't be pagagos about your problems, you can handle it.
Wag kang magpagagos sa problema mo, kayang kaya mo 'yan.
Overreacting or giving too much attention to a situation.
It's not that bad, why are you being so pagagos?
Hindi naman ganun kalala, bakit ka nagpagagos?
Being too dramatic or emotive.
Wow, you're so pagagos! Calm down already.
Grabe 'yan, ang pagagos mo! Calm down na.