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    Tumangatanga (en. To be foolish)

    /tumangatangə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    It refers to exhibiting behaviors or actions that seem pointless.
    Don't be foolish, you need to be serious about your studies.
    Huwag kang tumangatanga, kailangan mong maging seryoso sa iyong pag-aaral.
    Acting as if nothing is considered in situations.
    He acts foolishly in front of his teachers.
    Tumangatanga siya sa harap ng kanyang mga guro.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    You're being foolish again!
    Telling someone they are acting improperly.
    Tumangatanga ka na naman!

    Related Words

    nonsense
    Behaviors or actions that are pointless or unproductive.
    kalokohan

    Slang Meanings

    just did nothing but gossip
    He just hung around the corner, doing nothing but interfering.
    Tumangatanga lang siya sa kanto, walang ginawa kundi makialam.
    wasting time
    Stop just hanging around here, just study instead.
    Huwag ka nang tumangatanga dito, mag-aral ka na lang.
    teasing or making fun
    He laughed so hard, he didn't want to just hang around.
    Ang lakas ng tawanan niya, ayaw na niyang tumangatanga na lang.