Pangungulugi (en. Harassment)

/paŋuŋɡuˈliɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of behavior or action of disturbing or threatening another person.
Harassment is against the law and should not be tolerated.
Ang pangungulugi ay labag sa batas at hindi dapat palaganapin.
The action or movement that shows a threat, annoyance, or intimidation.
Often, misunderstandings lead to harassment.
Madalas na nagiging dahilan ng pangungulugi ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Etymology

From the word 'kulog' meaning to give a threat or statement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

becoming a victim of harassment
happens when a person is targeted to suffer or endure stress or fear.
nagiging biktima ng pangungulugi

Related Words

violence
The use of physical force to harm or intimidate.
karahasan
protection
Helps to protect from harassment or violence.
pangangalaga

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be someone else
My friend is pretending to be a famous artist on social media.
Yung kaibigan ko, pangungulugi siya sa social media na sikat na artista.
to deceive or pretend
Don't pretend, I know you can't do that.
Huwag kang pangungulugi, alam kong hindi mo kayang gawin 'yan.
imitation
He’s trying to be cool, but it’s just pretending; he’s not really like that.
Nagpapa-cool siya, pangungulugi lang, pero hindi naman siya ganyan.
acting tough or cool without being genuine
He seems to just be pretending, but he's not like that in real life.
Parang pangungulugi lang ang dating niya, pero hindi siya ganun sa tunay na buhay.