Parangloko (en. Like a fool)

/paˈraŋloko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes having foolish behavior or being unreasonable.
His decision is like a fool's because he did not think it through.
Ang kanyang desisyon ay parangloko dahil hindi niya pinag-isipan nang mabuti.
Shows foolishness or stupidity in a situation.
Because of his actions, he was pranked and called a fool by his friends.
Dahil sa kanyang mga aksyon, siya ay napagtripan at tinawag na parangloko ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like an idiot
similar to a fool or unreasonable.
parang gago

Related Words

to deceive
This means to trick or pretend to be someone.
lokohin
crazy person
A person who is delirious or has strange behavior.
loko-loko

Slang Meanings

acting crazy or overly excited
Why are you acting like a fool today? You're so happy!
Bakit parangloko ka ngayon? Ang saya saya mo!
acting confused or bewildered
He looked like a fool with all the things he was saying.
Nagmukha siyang parangloko sa dami ng sinasabi.