Pangaboy (en. Mischief)

/pangaˈbɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of mischief or naughtiness.

His mischief caused chaos in the school.

Ang kanyang pangaboy ay nagdulot ng gulo sa paaralan.

A way to avoid a situation or person.

He hid as a way to avoid classmates who were angry with him.

Nagtago siya bilang pangaboy sa mga kamag-aral na nagagalit sa kanya.

from the word 'aboy' meaning 'to avoid' or 'to hide'.

child's mischief

naughtiness exhibited by children

pangaboy ng bata

naughtiness

Acts or deeds that cause trouble or chaos.

kapilyuhan

lying

Providing false or incorrect information.

pagsisinungaling

talking in front of someone as if shrugging their shoulders

He always says that his boss is just making small talk in meetings.

Lagi niyang sinasabi na pangaboy lang ang ginagawa ng boss niya sa meetings.

side conversations or non-serious discussions

I don't like that small talk; I prefer serious conversations.

Ayaw ko sa pangaboy na yun, mas gusto ko yung mga seryosong usapan.