Bubuyan (en. Buzzing)

/buˈbujan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that comes from insects like bees.
The buzzing is resonating around the flowers.
Ang bubuyan ay umuugong sa paligid ng mga bulaklak.
The sound of machines or other equipment.
We heard buzzing from the factory.
Nakarinig tayo ng bubuyan mula sa pabrika.

Etymology

From the word 'bubuy', referring to a foreign influence in the air.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Buzzing
A situation where there are loud sounds or noises.
Nagbububuyan

Related Words

bee
A type of insect that enters flowers to collect nectar.
bubuyog

Slang Meanings

lazy or unmotivated
I'm feeling lazy about my homework, that's why I couldn't study well.
Bubuyan ako sa mga homework ko, kaya hindi ako nakapag-aral ng maayos.
a promise that was not fulfilled
His promise to help me with the project seems like just hot air, he didn’t help at all.
Parang bubuyan lang yung sinabi niyang tutulungan ako sa project, hindi naman siya tumulong.