Trabaho, Tagumpay at Motibasyon - Intelligence & Mental Ability

Here you will find slang for intelligence and mental ability, reflecting casual ways people describe smarts, wit, and cognitive skills.

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brainiac

[Pangngalan]

a person who is extremely intelligent or academically gifted

bida, henyo

Ex: The brainiac in class explained the concept to the rest of us .Ipinaliwanag ng **henyo** sa klase ang konsepto sa natitira sa amin.

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whiz

[Pangngalan]

a person who is extremely skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area

dalubhasa, eksperto

Ex: She earned a reputation as a marketing whiz.Nakamit niya ang reputasyon bilang isang **dalubhasa** sa marketing.

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quick on the uptake

[Parirala]

able to understand or grasp things rapidly

Ex: The new student is surprisingly quick on the uptake.

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nerd

[Pangngalan]

an intellectual, often introverted person, sometimes teased for their interests

nerdyoso, geek

Ex: She felt like an outsider in school , labeled as a nerd by her peers and longing for acceptance from the popular crowd .

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geek

[Pangngalan]

someone who has a great deal of knowledge and passion for computers and related topics

geek, hilig sa computer

Ex: Being a geek, she built her own gaming PC from scratch .Bilang isang **geek**, binuo niya ang kanyang sariling gaming PC mula sa simula.

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big brain

[pang-uri]

extremely intelligent or clever, often used sarcastically online

malaking utak, sobrang matalino

Ex: The team's strategy was pretty big brain, honestly.Ang estratehiya ng koponan ay **napaka-matalino**, sa totoo lang.

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on the ball

[Parirala]

quick to comprehend and respond to things

Ex: The salesperson was on the ball and quickly addressed all of the customer's concerns.

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smart cookie

[Parirala]

a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: She's not just book smart, but also street smart.She's a real smart cookie.

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to think on one's feet

[Parirala]

to think and react quickly to something without prior thought

Ex: As a teacher, being able to think on your feet is essential when dealing with unexpected questions or classroom disruptions.

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galaxy-brain

[pang-uri]

seeming insightful or profound but actually absurd, overcomplicated, or nonsensical

utak-galaksi, hindi-tunay-na-malalim

Ex: Her galaxy-brain solution made everyone laugh and scratch their heads.Ang kanyang solusyong **galaxy-brain** ay nagpatawa sa lahat at nagpakuha sa kanila na kamutin ang kanilang mga ulo.

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the brains of the operation

[Parirala]

the person in a group who does the thinking, planning, or strategizing

Ex: Even in chaos, the brains of the operation keeps things running smoothly.

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doofus

[Pangngalan]

someone acting silly, foolish, or lacking common sense

tanga, gungong

Ex: Only a doofus would forget their own birthday .Tanging isang **tanga** ang makakalimot sa sariling kaarawan.

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dork

[Pangngalan]

a socially awkward, silly, or unfashionable person, often with quirky or old-fashioned interests

isang engot, isang tanga

Ex: Only a dork would wear socks with sandals to school .Isang **taong kakaiba** lang ang magsusuot ng medyas na may sandalyas sa paaralan.

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airhead

[Pangngalan]

a person who is forgetful, absent-minded, or not very intelligent

ulang ulo, taong malilimutin

Ex: Do n't be such an airhead and remember to double-check your work next time .Tanging isang **tanga** ang mag-iiwan ng kanilang telepono sa ref.

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ditz

[Pangngalan]

a silly, scatterbrained, or unintelligent person, often used in a lighthearted or teasing manner

tangá, ulap

Ex: He 's not a ditz— he just acts like one sometimes .Hindi siya **tanga**—minsan lang siyang gumanon.

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brain-dead

[pang-uri]

acting extremely unintelligent, foolish, or incapable of thinking clearly

ganap na tanga, ulol

Ex: Family consent is typically sought before declaring a person brain dead, and discussions involve sensitivity and compassion.Tinawag niya siyang **brain-dead** dahil sa pag-ignore sa halatang sagot.

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to lack brain cells

[Parirala]

to act extremely stupid or clueless; often used jokingly online

Ex: You're really lacking brain cells if you fell for that scam!

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smooth brain

[Pangngalan]

someone perceived as lacking intelligence or critical thinking

makinis na utak, patag na utak

Ex: Everyone in the chat was calling him a smooth brain after that fail.Lahat sa chat ay tinatawag siyang **makinis na utak** pagkatapos ng kabiguan na iyon.

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wrinkly brain

[Pangngalan]

someone perceived as intelligent or capable of deep thinking

kulubot na utak, ukit-ukit na utak

Ex: The whole team admired his wrinkly brain play in the game.Hinangaan ng buong koponan ang kanyang laro ng **kulubot na utak** sa laro.

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pea brain

[Pangngalan]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

utak ng gisantes, tangang ulo

Ex: He keeps making the same mistake over and over — what a total pea brain!Patuloy niyang ginagawa ang parehong pagkakamali nang paulit-ulit—isang tunay na **utak gisantes**!

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404

[pang-uri]

mentally lost, confused, or clueless, like a web page that can not be found

nawawala, nalilito

Ex: Everyone was 404 after that sudden plot twist in class.Lahat ay **404** pagkatapos ng biglaang plot twist sa klase.

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411

[Pangngalan]

the latest information, gossip, or news about something