From root: gulo
Usage Note
Manggugulo is someone who intentionally creates trouble or disrupts an event. It implies that the person is acting as a nuisance.
Examples
" Siya ang manggugulo sa klase. "
Natural Translation
He is the troublemaker in class.
Literal Translation
He the troublemaker in class.
" Huwag mong hayaan ang manggugulo sa atin. "
Natural Translation
Don't let the troublemaker disturb us.
Literal Translation
Don't you let the troublemaker on us.
" Tahimik sana ang aming pulong kung hindi dumating ang ilang manggugulo na sadyang ginusto lang sirain ang usapan. "
Natural Translation
Our meeting would have been peaceful if a few troublemakers hadn't arrived who deliberately just wanted to ruin the discussion.
Literal Translation
Quiet hopefully the our meeting if not arrived the some troublemaker that deliberately wanted only ruin the discussion.
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