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    Pagkamakamkam (en. Squandering)

    /paɡkaˈmakamkam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The trait of excessive desire to possess things.
    His greediness caused conflict in the family.
    Ang kanyang pagkamakamkam ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa pamilya.
    A behavior of taking things in an unjust manner.
    The greediness of some for the wealth of the country caused misunderstandings.
    Ang pagkamakamkam ng ilan sa yaman ng bansa ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan.
    A desire to achieve more than what is necessary.
    His greediness prompted him to be unsatisfied with his success.
    Ang kanyang pagkamakamkam ay nagbunsod sa kanya na hindi na masiyahan sa kanyang tagumpay.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'kamkam' meaning to take or seize.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Greed is bad.
    Being greedy is wrong and can lead to negative consequences.
    Masama ang pagkamakamkam.

    Related Words

    to seize
    A verb meaning to take or occupy something without permission.
    makamkam

    Slang Meanings

    Clinging to things, usually refers to people who are fond of material possessions.
    Wow, she's always so clingy to other people's stuff.
    Grabe, siya lagi na lang nagiging pagkamakamkam sa mga gamit ng ibang tao.
    Becoming selfish or indifferent to others.
    You can't rely on Mark, he's so selfish.
    Hindi mo maaasahan si Mark, sobrang pagkamakamkam niya.
    Excessive desire or obsession with something.
    Her obsession with the new cellphone is getting annoying.
    Yung pagkamakamkam niya sa bagong cellphone, nakakainis na.