Basagulo (en. Disturbance)

/basaˈɡulo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A situation of confusion or turmoil.
There was a huge disturbance outside due to the ongoing fight.
May malaking basagulo sa labas dahil sa naganap na laban.
Something that causes misunderstanding or turmoil.
Misinformation causes disturbances in our community.
Ang mga maling impormasyon ay nagdudulot ng basagulo sa ating komunidad.

Etymology

The term 'basagulo' comes from the words 'basag' and 'gulo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the disturbance began
The onset of a commotion.
nagsimula ang basagulo

Related Words

commotion
A state of disorder or misunderstanding.
gulo
break
The act of breaking or cutting something.
basag

Slang Meanings

Troublemaker or someone who causes trouble.
He's really a troublemaker at school, always causing a commotion.
Siya talaga, basagulo siya sa school, lagi na lang may gulo.
Commotion or chaos in a place.
Because of their party, there was a commotion in the neighborhood.
Dahil sa party nila, nagkaroon ng basagulo sa neighborhood.
A group of people that causes trouble.
Mark's group is always causing trouble at the corner.
Yung grupo ni Mark, basagulo lagi yan sa kanto.