Ulungguro (en. Worm teacher)

/u.luŋ.ˈɡu.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A common term for a teacher that incites fear or anything threatening.
He is the ulungguro of the class, always punishing students who don't follow.
Siya ang ulungguro ng klase, lagi niyang pinaparusahan ang mga estudyante na hindi sumusunod.
A teacher who is strict and instills fear in students.
Many fear Mrs. Santos because she is an ulungguro when it comes to exams.
Maraming takot kay Gng. Santos dahil siya ay ulungguro pagdating sa mga exam.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Teacher of fear
A teacher that instills fear in their students.
Guro ng takot

Related Words

teacher
A person who teaches students.
guro
fear
An emotion that reflects concern or apprehension.
takot

Slang Meanings

Ugly or unpleasing to the eye.
Your outfit is ulungguro, it's like you didn't even try.
Ang ulungguro ng damit mo, parang hindi ka nag-ayos.
Has a bad attitude or behavior.
And his ulungguro behavior, you won't like him at all!
Tsaka ang ulungguro niyang ugali, hindi ka na matutuwa sa kanya!