manong-manong
old-fashioned
From root: manong
Usage Note
Manong-manong describes a younger person who acts, dresses, or thinks in a very conservative or traditional way. It is often used in a lighthearted or teasing manner.
Examples
" Manong-manong ang suot niya. "
Natural Translation
His clothes are old-fashioned.
Literal Translation
Old-fashioned the worn his.
" Ang istilo niya ay manong-manong. "
Natural Translation
His style is old-fashioned.
Literal Translation
The style his is old-fashioned.
" Bata pa siya pero manong-manong kung umasta, kaya madalas siyang biruin ng mga kaibigan niya. "
Natural Translation
He is still young but acts old-fashioned, so his friends often tease him.
Literal Translation
Young still he but old-fashioned when behaving, so often he teased by the friends his.
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