Parangbaboy (en. Pig-like)

/pɐrɐŋbɑbɔj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that resembles a pig.
His behavior is truly pig-like in front of others.
Ang kanyang ugali ay talagang parangbaboy sa harap ng iba.
A term used to describe something bad or vicious.
His behavior is pig-like and unacceptable.
Ang pag-uugali niyang iyon ay parangbaboy at hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Etymology

From the words 'like' and 'pig'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pig-like behavior
Behavior that is bad or undesirable.
parangbaboy na asal

Related Words

pig
An animal usually raised for its meat.
baboy
bad
Means not good or having bad characteristics.
masama

Slang Meanings

A synonym for messy or disorganized
Wow, your room looks like a pigsty, you should clean it up!
Grabe, parangbaboy ang kwarto mo, ayusin mo na!
Referring to a person who doesn't know how to tidy up or clean
I'm so stressed about all the mess, my roommate is like a pig.
Ang sakit ng ulo ko sa dami ng kalat, parangbaboy kasi ang roommate ko.
Showing extreme messiness as if it is not cared for anymore
Their house looks like a pig's sty! It's embarrassing.
Ang bahay nila, parangbaboy na! Nakakahiya.