Baruin (en. To be a pig)

/baˈru.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to show bad behavior or attitude.
Don't be rude in front of the guests.
Huwag kang baruin sa harap ng mga bisita.
Referring to the act of being cruel or lacking kindness towards others.
He became rude after the incident.
Naging baruin siya pagkatapos ng insidente.
Emphasizes the act of being insolent or disrespectful.
Being rude to people is unacceptable.
Baruin ang mga tao ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Etymology

Nagmumula sa salitang-ugat na 'baru' na nangangahulugang 'bago' o 'bago ang panahon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be rude
Do not display bad behavior.
Huwag maging baruin
Be rude to your friend
Be grumpy or disrespectful to a friend.
Baruin mo ang iyong kaibigan

Related Words

to insult
An act of being disrespectful or insulting.
bastusin
stubborn
A person who often disobeys or does not follow well.
pasaway

Slang Meanings

to become a mess or broken
My room is a mess, I don't even know where to start.
Yung kwarto ko baruin na, hindi ko na alam kung saan magsisimula.
filled with clutter or disorganized
Your house looks messy again, is everything okay?
Mukhang baruin na naman yung bahay mo, ayos lang ba?
confused or out of order
Your plans are all messed up, that might not happen.
Baruin yung mga plano mo, baka hindi natuloy yun.