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    Balakbak (en. Brawl)

    /balaɟbak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A fight or brawl that often occurs in the streets.
    A brawl occurred in the middle of the road when the youths started arguing.
    Nagkaroon ng balakbak sa gitna ng kalsada nang magtalo-talo ang mga kabataan.
    A lively interruption in a conversation or argument.
    The brawl during the meeting caused disagreement among everyone.
    Ang balakbak sa pulong ay nagdulot ng kawalang-kasunduan sa lahat.

    Etymology

    This pertains to old Tagalog words related to the ability to fight or struggle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't interfere
    Advising anyone not to interfere in the fight.
    huwag makialam

    Related Words

    conflict
    A type of argument or dispute that causes tension.
    sigalot
    fight
    The act of battling or resisting.
    laban

    Slang Meanings

    Having a fight or quarrel.
    The commotion from the youngsters' quarrel in the barangay earlier.
    Ang gulo ng balakbak ng mga kabataan sa barangay kanina.
    Broken, shattered, or to be damaged.
    Oh no! The screen of my cellphone is broken, it needs repair.
    Naku! Ang balakbak ng cellphone ko, kailangan na ng repair.