Bubulusan (en. Gossip)

/bu.bu.'lu.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to judging or talking about others often without solid proof.
A lot of gossip happened in our barangay about the new resident.
Maraming bubulusan ang naganap sa aming barangay tungkol sa bagong naninirahan.
The ability of a person to joke or converse without a direct purpose.
He is good at gossiping, that's why he always has someone to talk to.
Siya ay magaling sa bubulusan kaya't palagi siyang may kausap.
Conversations aimed at providing information to others that may not be true.
The gossip in the office caused conflict among the employees.
Ang bubulusan sa opisina ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa mga empleyado.

Etymology

Tagalog term

Common Phrases and Expressions

gossip among people
the conversation or gossip of people about others
bubulusan ng mga tao

Related Words

gossip
A story or information that is not confirmed and often relates to other people.
tsismis

Slang Meanings

Fast or reckless movement.
Mark is being a 'bubulusang' while eating at the buffet, he's eating a lot!
Bubulusang si Mark habang kumakain sa buffet, marami siyang kinakain!
Lack of caution, acting like you don't care.
He's being 'bubulusang', wrapping all his food at once.
Bubulusang na lang siya, sabay-sabay ang lahat ng binalot niyang pagkain.