hunghang
hunghâng with stress marks
stupid, foolish
Usage Note
Hunghang is a mildly vulgar term for someone who is stupid, dense, or acting foolishly. It is stronger and more insulting than mangmang (ignorant) and is used in informal and colloquial speech. While sometimes used playfully among close friends, it can be offensive in formal contexts and should be used with care.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging hunghang. "
Natural Translation
Don't be foolish.
Literal Translation
Don't you become foolish.
" Hunghang ka talaga, bakit mo ginawa iyon? "
Natural Translation
You're really so stupid, why did you do that?
Literal Translation
Stupid you really, why you did that?
" Hindi siya hunghang, basta't minsan lang ay nagiging pabaya sa kanyang mga gawain. "
Natural Translation
He isn't foolish; it's just that sometimes he becomes careless with his tasks.
Literal Translation
Not he foolish, just-that sometimes only then becoming careless to his plural task.
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