Pugnaw (en. Testy)

/puɡˈnaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Often irritated or irritated.
Sometimes he becomes so tired when he gets tired.
Minsan ay nagiging pugnaw siya kapag pagod na pagod na.
It is easy to get angry or answer badly.
His delicate behavior affects his relationship with others.
Ang kanyang pugnaw na ugali ay nakakaapekto sa kanyang relasyon sa iba.
Not patient, there is so much ignorance to other people.
When he was shocked, he couldn't wait long for the line.
Kapag pugnaw siya, hindi siya nakakapaghintay ng matagal sa linya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

testy attitude
Due to an easily angered nature.
pugnaw ang ugali

Related Words

regret
A feeling of reflection that results in anger or irritation.
pagsisisi
quick-tempered
A characteristic of a person who easily gets angry.
mabilis magalit

Slang Meanings

Flirting or chasing after someone but not serious.
There's a lot of pugnaw in school, but only Jake knows how to date properly.
Dami mang pugnaw sa school, si Jake lang ang maayos makipag-date.
Always acts childish in love, not knowing how to take things seriously.
Liza is really at her peak, she's so pugnaw with all her crushes.
Sukdulan na talaga si Liza, pugnaw na pugnaw sa mga crush niya.