Ugaga (en. Fool)

/uˈɡaɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lacks adequate knowledge or is very foolish.
Don't listen to him, he seems foolish.
Huwag kang makinig sa kaniya, mukhang ugaga siya.
Indicates uselessness or companionship in foolishness.
I cannot understand the foolishness he is saying.
Hindi ko maunawaan ang ugaga na sinasabi niya.
Commonly used as an adjective to describe a person making unwise decisions.
He became foolish in choosing friends.
Naging ugaga siya sa pagpili ng mga kaibigan.

Etymology

The word 'ugaga' originates from the root word meaning foolishness or stupidity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you're foolish!
A phrase expressing surprise or disagreement.
ugaga ka!
Who's the fool?
A question regarding someone's lack of intelligence.
Sino'ng ugaga?

Related Words

don't
Gives a warning or expresses inability in something.
wag
nonsense
Lack of reason or foolishness.
katarantaduhan

Slang Meanings

Dumb or foolish
Don't be dumb, you already know that!
Wag kang ugaga, alam mo na 'yan!
Pitiful or kind but foolish
That person's dumb, they always get bullied.
Ang ugaga ng taong 'yon, lagi na lang naapi.
Crazy or reckless
Wow, that was really dumb what he did!
Grabe, ugaga siya sa ginawa niya!