Bagakbak (en. Detour)

bə-gak-bak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A deviation or change in direction from the original path.

We had to take a detour due to the road closure.

Kinailangan naming dumaan sa bagakbak dahil sa pagsasara ng kalsada.

detour of the road

Indicates an alternative route being taken.

bagakbak ng daan

road

The place where vehicles or people pass.

daan

like showing off, being boastful

He's showing off because he has a new car.

Bagakbak siya dahil may bago siyang sasakyan.

a tough or strong person

Mang Juan is tough at his job, always fearless.

Si Mang Juan ay bagakbak sa kanyang trabaho, palaging walang takot.

to argue or fight

Don't argue anymore, there's nothing to gain.

Huwag na kayong bagakbak, walang mapapala.