Pagngakngak (en. Chatter)

/paɡnaŋkaŋɡak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound made by an animal, often referring to speaking or shouting.
The birds start to chatter in the morning.
Ang mga ibon ay nagsisimulang pagngakngak sa umaga.
Speaking lively or rapidly.
The children were chattering while playing.
Ang mga bata ay nagpagngakngak habang naglalaro.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'ngak' which means to speak vigorously or loudly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

people were chattering
People became lively and full of conversation.
nagpagngakngak ang mga tao

Related Words

ngak
Root word of 'pagngakngak' which is related to speaking.
ngak

Slang Meanings

teasing or joking
You're really good at mocking, it's like you're an artist at raising your eyebrow!
Ang galing mo talagang magpagngakngak, parang artist ka sa pagtaas ng kilay!
lying
Don't try to fool me, I know the truth!
Huwag mo akong pagngakngakin, alam ko na ang totoo!
running sarcasm
Wow, you got a high score! I've never heard that kind of mockery before!
Grabe o, ang taas ng score mo! Ngayon lang ako nakarinig ng pagngakngak na 'yan!