Sumpungin (en. Moody)
/sumpuŋɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
refers to a person whose behavior or feelings change suddenly.
Sometimes he is moody, so you don't know what to expect.
Minsan ay sumpungin siya, kaya't hindi mo alam kung ano ang aasahan.
shows emotions that seem baseless or inexplicable.
Due to her moodiness, sometimes her friends find it hard to talk to her.
Dahil sa pagiging sumpungin niya, minsan ay nahihirapan ang kanyang mga kaibigan na makipag-usap sa kanya.
Etymology
from the word 'sumpong' meaning sudden urge or condition.
Common Phrases and Expressions
moody temperament
shows irritability or quick to anger.
sumpungin ang ulo
Related Words
urge
a sudden change in emotion or behavior.
sumpong
Slang Meanings
has a bad temper or sudden change of emotions
Mark is really sumpungin, sometimes he's nice, sometimes he's super irritable.
Sumpungin talaga yang si Mark, minsan ang bait, minsan napaka-irritable.
sudden boredom or disinterest
There he goes, being sumpungin again, suddenly not looking at his phone.
Ayun, sumpungin na naman, biglang hindi makatingin sa cellphone niya.