Magpakabata (en. To act like a child)

/mag-paka-ba-ta/

Synonyms

  • maging bata
  • manghingi ng pansin

Slang Meanings

To be young again or go back to the past, often with a sense of nostalgia.
You really need to magpakabata and enjoy life, just like we did in our youth.
Kailangan mo talagang magpakabata at mag-enjoy sa buhay, tulad ng ginawa namin noong kabataan namin.
To be immature or not serious about things.
Why are you still magpakabata? You should have discipline in your life already.
Bakit ka pa magpakabata? Dapat ay may disiplina ka na sa buhay mo.