Mainggitin (en. Envious)

mah-eeng-gee-tin

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

deliberately pretending to be happy but actually yearning for what others have
She is always envious of her friends' selfies, even though she pretends to be okay.
Lagi siyang mainggitin sa mga selfies ng mga kaibigan niya, kahit na nag-aaktong okay lang siya.
always looking at others and asking why they seem prettier or happier
Why are you so envious? You're always meddling in other people's lives.
Bakit ganyan ka mainggitin? Palagi kang nakikialam sa buhay ng iba.
quick to get angry or envious of others' success
He is so envious; he can’t accept that his brother has succeeded.
Masyado siyang mainggitin; hindi matanggap na umunlad ang kapatid niya.