Bangubang (en. Ángler)

/baŋuˈbaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A primary local name for fish or animals.
The bangubang is more common in rivers with clean water.
Mas madalas ang bangubang sa mga ilog na may malinis na tubig.
A type of fish commonly found in water bodies.
The bangubang swims in schools under the water.
Ang bangubang ay gumagalaw sa pangkat sa ilalim ng tubig.

Etymology

Included in the root words of indigenous languages

Common Phrases and Expressions

catch a bangubang
Caught this fish from the water.
humuli ng bangubang

Related Words

light
Often used in fishing to catch the bangubang.
ilaw
fishing
The activity of catching fish, including the bangubang.
pangingisda

Slang Meanings

Decoration or something useless
Things like that are just bangubang in life!
Yung mga ganyan, mga bangubang lang yan sa buhay!
Street-style vibe or fashion
There are so many bangubang on the street today, people have great outfits!
Ang daming bangubang sa kalsada ngayon, ang mga tao ang gaganda ng outfit!
People who are overly into social media
There are so many bangubang on Facebook, it's all just selfies!
Ang daming bangubang sa Facebook, puro selfies lang!