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    Patunganga (en. Gaping)

    /patuŋɡaŋa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of having one's mouth open.
    He was in a gaping state while wondering about what was happening.
    Siya ay nasa patunganga habang nagtataka sa mga nangyayari.
    An expression showing astonishment or confusion.
    His gaping expression conveyed extreme astonishment.
    Ang kanyang patunganga ay nagpapahayag ng labis na pagkamangha.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'tunganga', which means to have one's mouth open.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gaping in shock
    Having one's mouth open due to shock.
    patunganga sa gulat

    Related Words

    tunganga
    The state of being mesmerized or captivated by something through looking or thinking.
    tunganga

    Slang Meanings

    Just standing around, doing nothing.
    We were just standing around at home while it was raining.
    Taga-patunganga lang kami sa bahay habang umuulan.
    Observing, watching attentively.
    It seems like she's just watching the guy in front of her, can't take her eyes off.
    Parang patunganga siya sa ginoo sa harap niya, di makatingin.
    He's lazy.
    There's so much work to do, but he's still just slacking off.
    Ang dami nang gawain, pero patunganga pa rin siya.