EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
overly flirtatious; coquettish; flamboyant...
next to each other; adjacent...
will butcher (an animal)...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ke-reng-KENG/
FIL: Isang salitang balbal na naglalarawan sa isang tao, karaniwang babae, na kumikilos nang labis na mapang-akit, malandi, o maarte sa paraang nakakatawag-pansin.
EN: overly flirtatious; coquettish; flamboyant
This is the next level of "maarte" or "malandi". A kerengkeng person is someone who is extra flamboyant, loves attention, and isn't afraid to be over-the-top with their actions, gestures, and fashion. Think of a character in a movie who is always fanning themselves dramatically and batting their eyelashes. It's theatrical flirtatiousness.
Unknown origin, likely colloquial coinage.
Can be used playfully or derogatorily. Often carries a slightly negative or judgmental connotation.
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🇵🇭 Maraming kerengkeng sa suot niyang damit na puro sequins.
🇺🇸 Her dress, full of sequins, has a lot of flamboyant frills.
🇵🇭 Kilala siya sa pagiging kerengkeng at laging sentro ng atensyon.
🇺🇸 She is known for being overly flirtatious/flamboyant and always the center of attention.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.