Alimura (en. Curse word)

a-li-mu-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used with the intention of insulting or hurting someone's feelings.
Cursing is prohibited in our school.
Bawal ang alimura sa ating paaralan.
A word that contains doubt or rebellion.
Sometimes, cursing serves as an outlet for anger.
Minsan, ang alimura ay nagsisilbing labasan ng galit.
Words that are too harsh or explicitly hurtful.
Do not use curse words in front of children.
Huwag gumamit ng alimura sa harap ng mga bata.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'mura' meaning 'cheap' or 'low-cost term'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't curse
Raise your voice in anger or irritation without using bad words.
Huwag magmura

Related Words

cheap
A word used to describe something that is inexpensive.
mura

Slang Meanings

An insult or playful teasing.
When they fought, they spat nothing but insults.
Nung nag-away sila, puro alimura ang binitiwan nila.
Talking badly about someone.
Don't insult people behind their backs; it's better to face them.
Huwag kang mag-alimura sa likod ng mga tao, mas mabuti pang harapin sila.
Hearing people speak poorly of others.
I caught them insulting each other at the corner.
Naabutan ko silang nag-aalimura sa kanto.