Buga (en. Spurt)

/ˈbuga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of discharge or pouring liquid from something.
There is water from the faucet.
May buga ng tubig mula sa gripo.
The process that causes air or fluid discharge in a quick way.
I saw the wind from the machine.
Nakita ko ang buga ng hangin mula sa makina.
The bump can refer to a pouring or explosion that emits energy or material.
The volcano showed lava.
Ang bulkan ay nagpakita ng buga ng lava.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spurt of fire
the rapid release of fire from a source.
buga ng apoy
spurt of water
the rapid release of water, usually from a tap or another source.
buga ng tubig

Related Words

pour
the process of placing or releasing liquid from a container.
buhos
siphon
a device used to transfer liquid from one container to another.
siphon

Slang Meanings

Exaggeration or false claim.
Wow, that story of his is such a buga, he sounds like a superhero.
Grabe, buga lang yun sa kanyang kwento, parang superhero na.
To show off or flaunt.
He's always buga-ing his new phone, so extra.
Palagi siyang buga ng kanyang bagong cellphone, ang arte.
A puff or blow (usually referring to breathing out smoke or air).
Of course, after he smoked, he intentionally buga-ed the smoke at me.
Siyempre, matapos niyang manigarilyo, sinadya niyang buga ang usok sa akin.