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    Baksa (en. Refusal)

    /ˈbak.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A behavior of refusal or failure to comply with an order or request.
    His refusal to follow the teacher's command led to his absence from class.
    Sa kanyang baksa sa utos ng guro, naging sanhi ito ng kanyang pagkaabsent sa klase.
    Disobedience or non-compliance with a certain rule or law.
    His disobedience to the law gave the impression that he was a rebel.
    Ang kanyang baksa sa batas ay nagdulot ng pananaw na siya ay isang rebelde.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Arabic word 'بكسة' (baksah) meaning 'refusal' or 'disobedience'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry out a refusal
    to decline or defy what is requested.
    magsagawa ng baksa

    Related Words

    opposition
    The behavior of resisting or opposing something.
    salungat

    Slang Meanings

    To climb or lift heavy things, usually with the help of younger people.
    Let's go, let's baksa at Juan's house to help him move!
    Tara na, baksa tayo sa bahay ni Juan para tulungan siyang maglipat!
    Conducting a special task or celebration, often during festivities.
    There's a baksa in our barangay tomorrow, come along!
    May baksa sa ating barangay bukas, sama ka!
    A slang term for having a match, usually in a game or competition.
    We should baksa in the basketball finals, so we need to practice now!
    Dapat tayong mag-baksa sa finals ng basketball, kaya dapat mag-practice na tayo!