Basagulero (en. Troublemaker)

ba-sa-gu-le-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A person who creates chaos or trouble.
He is the troublemaker of the group, always picking fights with others.
Siya ang basagulero ng grupo, lagi niyang inaaway ang iba.

Etymology

Prefix 'basa-' (from 'basag' meaning 'break, crush') + 'gulero' (from 'gulo' meaning 'chaos, mess').

Common Phrases and Expressions

you're a troublemaker!
You are causing chaos!
basagulero ka!

Related Words

to cause chaos
The act of creating disorder.
gumulo

Slang Meanings

always fighting
Miguel seems like a troublemaker again, always getting into fights on the corner.
Parang basagulero na naman si Miguel, laging nakikipag-away sa kanto.
stubborn or rebellious
Juan is such a troublemaker, he doesn't follow orders.
Sobrang basagulero ni Juan, hindi sumusunod sa mga utos.
tough guy or gangster
He used to be a tough guy, but now he's quiet.
Dati siyang basagulero, pero ngayon tahimik na siya.
someone who fights or picks fights
That troublemaker might get angry, don't hurt him.
Baka magalit yang basagulero na yan, huwag mong saktan.