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    Pagnganga (en. Gaping)

    /paŋˈŋaŋɡa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state or action of opening the mouth without speaking.
    His gaping while watching a movie did not escape his friends' notice.
    Ang kanyang pagnganga habang nanonood ng sine ay hindi nakaligtas sa mata ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
    A signal of shock or amazement.
    The gaping of people in front of the magical show seemed endless.
    Ang pagnganga ng mga tao sa harap ng mahiwagang palabas ay tila walang hanggan.
    The act of opening the mouth unintentionally accompanied by sound.
    He attracted attention with his gaping while sleeping.
    Nakaakit siya ng atensyon sa kanyang pagnganga habang natutulog.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'nganga' meaning 'mouth open'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Side gaping
    A statement that a person appears confused or is doing nothing.
    Nakatagilid na pagnganga

    Related Words

    laughter
    A colorful sound that usually comes from speaking or smiling.
    tawa
    word
    The unit of language that expresses an idea or emotion.
    salita

    Slang Meanings

    Just doing nothing, staring blankly.
    You're just standing there at the corner, staring into space.
    Nandiyan ka lang sa kanto, pagnganga ka lang.
    Not really talking to anyone, just blankly staring.
    By the river, he was just staring into space, not talking to anyone.
    Sa tabi ng ilog, pagnganga lang siya, walang kausap.
    Just observing, as if disinterested.
    There at the back, just watching people with no interest.
    Doon siya sa likod, pagnganga lang sa mga tao.