Pagtatampo (en. Sulk)
/pag-ta-tam-po/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An emotion or feeling of irritation and confusion from misunderstanding or disagreement.
Because of what he did, he became sulky towards his friend.
Dahil sa kanyang ginawa, siya ay nagkaroon ng pagtatampo sa kanyang kaibigan.
Temporary withdrawal from a person or group as a sign of displeasure.
The child has a sulk towards his parents because he is not allowed to go out.
May pagtatampo ang bata sa kanyang magulang dahil hindi siya pinapayagan lumabas.
Etymology
The word 'pagtatampo' derives from the root word 'tamó' meaning to feel a sense of grievance or disappointment.
Common Phrases and Expressions
having a grudge
feeling sorrowful or upset due to misunderstanding
may pagtatampo
someone who often sulks
a person who often has grievances
taga-pagtatampo
Related Words
sulking
a state of refusing to communicate due to resentment or someone who observes a situation while being upset.
sulking
Slang Meanings
I'm sulking.
I'm sulking at him because he didn't call me.
Nagtatampo ako sa kanya kasi hindi niya ako tinawag.
Like a tampon, the mood can go away quickly.
It’s like a sulk, the heat can go away easily.
Parang tampon lang siya, madaling mawala ang init.
He got annoyed.
He got annoyed at his friend for not asking permission.
Nabwisit siya sa kaibigan niyang hindi nagpaalam.
It's a secret, doesn't want to show that he's sulking.
It’s a secret, doesn’t want to let on that he’s sulking.
Siyang sikreto, ayaw magpahalata na nagtampo.