ngek
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Tagalog[edit]
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Etymology[edit]
Onomatopoeic, supposedly originated as an imitation of the buzzer sound that can be heard on variety shows on television.
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
ngek (Baybayin spelling ᜅᜒᜃ᜔)
- (often humorous, slang) Expression of disappointment: oh
- (often humorous, slang) Expression of mild disgust: yikes
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Further reading[edit]
- Zorc, R. David, San Miguel, Rachel (1993) Tagalog Slang Dictionary, Manila: De La Salle University Press, →ISBN, page 99
- “ngek” in Tagalog.com.
- “NGEK” in Tagalog-English Dictionary, TAGALOG LANG, 2007.