Pagnunuynoy (en. Ignoring)

pahg-noo-noh-ee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of deliberately not paying attention to a person or thing.
He tried to talk to him but he seemed to be in shock.
Tinangka niyang makipag-usap sa kanya subalit tila pinagnunuynoy siya.
The act of not responding or appreciating an issue or problem.
In his work performance, he often relies on the complaints of colleagues.
Sa kanyang pagganap sa trabaho, madalas niyang pinagnunuynoy ang mga sumbong ng mga kasamahan.
A way of avoiding responsibility or interaction.
It is not a good attitude to make friends in times of need.
Hindi magandang ugali ang magpagnunuynoy sa mga kaibigan sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'ignore'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ignoring issues
not paying attention to issues that should be addressed
pinagnunuynoy ang mga isyu

Related Words

disregard
the act of not valuing or recognizing something or someone.
pagwawalang-bahala
indifference
the state of not caring or not being involved.
indifference

Slang Meanings

Wasting time
I was already busy, but I still spent time just chatting.
Busy na nga ako, nag-pagnunuynoy pa ako sa mga chat.
Mastering skills in pointless things
Why are you taking so long just messing around with memes?
Bakit ang tagal mo sa pag-pagnunuynoy ng mga memes?
Chatting or talking without direction
We just chatted aimlessly on the phone until I fell asleep.
Nag-pagnunuynoy lang kami sa telepono hanggang sa nakatulog na ako.